EMT Renewal Neurological Emergencies for
BLS Provider: Seizures UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Seizure - CORRECT ANSWER - Sudden abnormal changes in the activity in the brain.
PNS - CORRECT ANSWER - Peripheral Nervous System. Composed of the nerves and
ganglia outside of the central nervous system. Divided into the sensory ( afferent ) and motor (
efferent ) divisions which are each divided into somatic and visceral divisions. The visceral
motor division, also known as the autonomic nervous system (ANS) is further divided into the
sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
CNS - CORRECT ANSWER - Central Nervous System. Composed of the brain and spinal
cord.
Neuron - CORRECT ANSWER - A single nerve cell. Neurons conduct nerve signals.
Neurology - CORRECT ANSWER - The branch of medicine regarding disorders and
conditions of the nervous system.
HPI - CORRECT ANSWER - History of present illness. Especially helpful with seizure
patients or repeat stroke patients / patients who have recently been diagnosed with TIA
iindicatingimpending CVA
Nerve - CORRECT ANSWER - Nerves transmit information to the rest of the body. A
nerve is a bundle of axons, also known as nerve fibers and is covered in three layers of
connective tissue. There are three types of peripheral nerves: motor ( efferent ), sensory ( afferent
) and autonomic; Each type is responsible for different tasks. Spinal nerves are examples of
nerves.
You are dispatched to a "sick call" with no priority symptoms at dispatch. Upon arrival, you learn
that your patient has been seizing for five consecutive minutes and has not regained
, consciousness. What do you know about this patient? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT
ANSWER - This patient requires ALS transport.
This patient is presenting with status epilepticus.
Your patient is a 9-month-old boy who is recovering from a febrile seizure. He presents with a
bulging anterior fontanelle and fever of 103.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Which of the following is true
regarding this patient? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWER - Meningitis should
be considered as a cause.
A bulging fontanelle indicates increased ICP.
Rapid transport is indicated.
Which of the following is true regarding seizures? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT
ANSWER - They can be generalized affecting both sides of the brain.
They can be localized affecting one part of the brain.
They can start as localized and spread.
Status epilepticus is a term used to described when a patient experiences a seizure for longer than
____________________ or two or more consecutive seizures without a period of recovery. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Five minutes
The human brain is divided into how many lobes? - CORRECT ANSWER -4
Which of the following terms is defined as a situation in which a patient exhibits signs and
symptoms associated with a condition involving the brain or spinal cord? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Neurological emergency
BLS Provider: Seizures UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Seizure - CORRECT ANSWER - Sudden abnormal changes in the activity in the brain.
PNS - CORRECT ANSWER - Peripheral Nervous System. Composed of the nerves and
ganglia outside of the central nervous system. Divided into the sensory ( afferent ) and motor (
efferent ) divisions which are each divided into somatic and visceral divisions. The visceral
motor division, also known as the autonomic nervous system (ANS) is further divided into the
sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
CNS - CORRECT ANSWER - Central Nervous System. Composed of the brain and spinal
cord.
Neuron - CORRECT ANSWER - A single nerve cell. Neurons conduct nerve signals.
Neurology - CORRECT ANSWER - The branch of medicine regarding disorders and
conditions of the nervous system.
HPI - CORRECT ANSWER - History of present illness. Especially helpful with seizure
patients or repeat stroke patients / patients who have recently been diagnosed with TIA
iindicatingimpending CVA
Nerve - CORRECT ANSWER - Nerves transmit information to the rest of the body. A
nerve is a bundle of axons, also known as nerve fibers and is covered in three layers of
connective tissue. There are three types of peripheral nerves: motor ( efferent ), sensory ( afferent
) and autonomic; Each type is responsible for different tasks. Spinal nerves are examples of
nerves.
You are dispatched to a "sick call" with no priority symptoms at dispatch. Upon arrival, you learn
that your patient has been seizing for five consecutive minutes and has not regained
, consciousness. What do you know about this patient? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT
ANSWER - This patient requires ALS transport.
This patient is presenting with status epilepticus.
Your patient is a 9-month-old boy who is recovering from a febrile seizure. He presents with a
bulging anterior fontanelle and fever of 103.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Which of the following is true
regarding this patient? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWER - Meningitis should
be considered as a cause.
A bulging fontanelle indicates increased ICP.
Rapid transport is indicated.
Which of the following is true regarding seizures? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT
ANSWER - They can be generalized affecting both sides of the brain.
They can be localized affecting one part of the brain.
They can start as localized and spread.
Status epilepticus is a term used to described when a patient experiences a seizure for longer than
____________________ or two or more consecutive seizures without a period of recovery. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Five minutes
The human brain is divided into how many lobes? - CORRECT ANSWER -4
Which of the following terms is defined as a situation in which a patient exhibits signs and
symptoms associated with a condition involving the brain or spinal cord? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Neurological emergency
