Atonic seizures - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Patient's with Rett's syndrome usually develop normally until age what? a. 18-24 months b. 3-6 months c. 6-18 months d. 2-4 years correct answer: c. 6-18 months Which of the following is most likely to be associated with a normal EEG? a. left frontal subdural hematoma b. left frontal abscess c. acoustic neuroma d. cerebellar abscess correct answer: d. cerebellar abscess During an absence seizure the technologist should? a. stop recording and go to the patient's aid b. turn t...

ABRET 2023 Exam | With Complete Questions & Answers (Graded A+) ABRET 2023 Exam | With Complete Questions & Answers (Graded A+) What info do you need to calculate sensitivity? - ANSWER - Deflection (mm) and Voltage (uV) Normal alpha in an adult should NOT be seen in the... - ANSWER - Frontal head region What disease is caused by a proteinaceous particle or prion? - ANSWER - Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease Syringomyelia is... - ANSWER - An abnormal cavity or cyst in the spinal cord Spin...

NU641 Week 11 Quiz Test Questions with Correct Answers Generalized seizure types (6) - ANSWER -Tonic clonic (grand mal) -Absence (petit mal) -Clonic -Myoclonic -Tonic -Atonic Status epilepticus (2) - ANSWER -Two or more seizures without full consciousness between seizure episodes -Requires immediate treatment Absence seizures - ANSWER -Impaired consciousness for short period of time -Typically seen in children 4 to 12 -EEG typically shows generalized 3 Hz ...

Generalized seizure types (6) correct answer -Tonic clonic (grand mal) -Absence (petit mal) -Clonic -Myoclonic -Tonic -Atonic Status epilepticus (2) correct answer -Two or more seizures without full consciousness between seizure episodes -Requires immediate treatment Absence seizures correct answer -Impaired consciousness for short period of time -Typically seen in children 4 to 12 -EEG typically shows generalized 3 Hz waves Focal seizure types (2) correct answer -Simple partial...

RNRS 396 ATI MED-SURG ATI STUDY GUIDE 2023-2024 COMPLETE SOLUTION 100% CORRECT. ATI MED-SURG ATI STUDY GUIDE 2023-2024 . I. NERVOUS SYSTEM: 1. Cerebral Angiogram: - Allows for visualization of cerebral blood vessels. A catheter is placed into an artery (usually in the groin) and threaded up the blood vessels in the brain, dye is injected, x-ray are taken. ▪ Pre-procedure: ▪ NPO 4-6 hrs prior. ▪ Assess for allergy to iodine or shellfish. ▪ Assess kidney function (BUN, creatinine)...

MDC 4 Exam 1 Rasmussen University Questions and Answers 100% Solved Which Migraine medications cannot be used in a patient with cardiac diseases and why? Triptans and Ergotamine preparations- they will cause additional vasoconstriction of the head blood vessels What does abortive therapy do for migraines? alleviate pain after the headache starts What does preventative therapy do for migraines? prevent a headache is it occurs more than twice a week or is severe. A patient is taking beta block...

SSS/BETS (small sharp waves / benign epileptiform transients of sleep) Low voltage, short duration, diphasic spikes with a steep descending limb. Usually seen in drowsiness and light sleep. SREDA (subclinical rhythmic electrographic discharges of adults) Sharply contoured theta activity in the posterior head region. A normal variant in older adults during wakefullness. 14 and 6 positive spikes 1-2 seconds of sharply contoured discharges in the posterior head regions in light sle...

CLTM In what ways can seizures be classified? - correct answer Clinical and electrographic features What is the incidence of new-onset seizures? - correct answer Approximately 80 per 100,000 per year What euphemism has been frequently employed to avoid the term epilepsy? - correct answer Seizure disorder What is a simple partial seizure? - correct answer Consciousness is preserved; the person is alert, can respond to questions or commands, and can remember what occurred during the seiz...

CLTM Question and answers 100% correct 2024 In what ways can seizures be classified? - correct answer Clinical and electrographic features What is the incidence of new-onset seizures? - correct answer Approximately 80 per 100,000 per year What euphemism has been frequently employed to avoid the term epilepsy? - correct answer Seizure disorder What is a simple partial seizure? - correct answer Consciousness is preserved; the person is alert, can respond to questions or commands, and can ...

Abnormal, sudden, electrical signals fired from neurons within the brain, may be either generalized or focal - correct answer seizure disorders Contributing factors for seizures (7 things, SATA question) - correct answer sleep loss, electrolyte imbalance, infection (meningitis), drug or etoh withdrawal, trauma (head injury), brain tumors, high fever Generalized seizures have discharge from - correct answer both hemispheres Tonic - Clonic seizures - correct answer violent muscle ...