Your Patient Is Waking Up from a Seizure; It Was

question 6

Multiple Choice

Your patient is waking up from a seizure; it was the patient's first seizure ever.When you ask what happened,the patient tells you she had the smell of fresh mown grass just before she seized.This sensation is known as a(n) :

• A) tonic phase.
• B) postictal phase.
• C) clonic phase.
• D) aura.

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Definitions:

Reticular Activating System

A network of nerves in the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling arousal, wakefulness, and the transition between sleep and wakefulness.

Consciousness

The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings, sensations, thoughts, and feelings.

Alertness

The state of being watchful and aware of one's surroundings, often taken as an indicator of cognitive function or consciousness level.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and balance.