A 10-Year-Old Child,without a History of Previous Seizures,experiences a Tonic-Clonic

question 60

Multiple Choice

A 10-year-old child,without a history of previous seizures,experiences a tonic-clonic seizure at school that lasts more than 5 minutes.Breathing is not impaired.Some postictal confusion occurs.What is the most appropriate initial action by the school nurse?

• A) Stay with child and have someone else call emergency medical services (EMS).
• B) Notify the parent and regular practitioner.
• C) Notify the parent that the child should go home.
• D) Stay with the child, offering calm reassurance.

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Definitions:

Contra Liability

An account that offsets a liability account on a company's balance sheet, such as discounts on bonds payable, which reduce the total amount of bonds payable.

Liability

An obligation of an entity arising from past transactions or events, the settlement of which may result in the transfer or use of assets, provision of services, or other yielding of economic benefits in the future.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuing company.

Semiannual

Occurring twice a year or every six months.