ProPrac Exam 3 with Complete Solutions

An older adult has experienced atypical seizures. When taking the patient history, which symptom would the nurse expect the patient to report? A. Cyanosis B. Daydreaming C. Angry outbursts D. Muscle soreness - ANSWER-C Which information can an electroencephalogram (EEG) provide about a patient who is having seizures? A. An EEG can show the structural makeup of the brain. B. An EEG can examine the vascular structures of the brain. C. An EEG can show the location of abnormal brain activity. D. An EEG can examine the components of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF). - ANSWER-C A 2-week-old infant has been hospitalized for cellulitis in the cheek and is being discharged after receiving antibiotic treatment. For which reasons would this patient be at increased risk for a seizure? A. Facial cellulitis increases the risk for brain infection. B. Antibiotics are associated with increased seizure risk. C. Hospitalization increases the risk for having seizures. D. The patient's young age increases the risk for seizures. - ANSWER-A The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of epilepsy, and the patient starts having a seizure. Which is the priority collaborative care action for this patient? A. Administer antiseizure medication. B. Remove pillow under patient's head. C. Apply bag-valve mask for respirations. D. Prevent the patient from biting the tongue. - ANSWER-C A 27-year-old man presents with a history of epilepsy and has started having occasional labored breathing. The patient is taking a number of antiseizure medications and admits he has been "very depressed." Noting that this patient is at increased risk for sudden, unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP), which nonnarcotic therapy recommendations could be given to this patient? Select all that apply. 1. Try biofeedback.