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WorksheetsCH12 FA - Fainting & Seizures
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
During a particularly stressful exam, Isla suddenly felt dizzy and passed out. What is the medical term for fainting?
Coma
Syncope
Seizure
Stroke
What is the primary cause of fainting?
Emotional distress
High blood pressure
A drop in the blood flow to the brain
Overhydration
During a school field trip, Benjamin suddenly collapses. Is this considered a medical emergency?
Yes
No
Only in children
Only in the elderly
During nursing school orientation, you notice that Emma looks pale and unsteady. How should you respond if you suspect she is about to faint?
Encourage her to keep standing.
Help her to sit or lie down using proper body mechanics.
Leave her to manage on her own.
Ask her to continue with her activities.
Aria is hiking in a remote area of the Guadalupe Mountains and suddenly feels unwell. She realizes she needs immediate help but is not near a healthcare facility. What is the first action she should take?
Wait for someone to notice her situation.
Call a friend or family member.
Call 9-1-1.
Try to handle the situation herself.
Benjamin's car broke down on a busy highway, and while trying to assess the engine suddenly collapses. You witness his collapse and pull over to check on him. He's waking up. What should you reassure Benjamin of when you call for help?
That he should have been more careful with car maintenance.
That help is not available at the moment.
That you are there to help and are calling 9-1-1 right now.
That he should manage to fix it on his own.
Harper is sitting in class and suddenly feels faint. What should you do according to the procedures described?
Have Harper stand up and stretch.
Have Harper bend forward and place her head between her knees.
Have Harper lie down flat without elevating her legs.
Have Harper walk around to improve circulation.
During a school field trip, Nora faints due to dehydration. What is the recommended position for Nora, as per the guidelines?
Place her in a seated position with her head elevated.
Place her on her back and elevate her legs about 12 inches.
Place her on her stomach with her head turned to one side.
Keep her standing and supported.
During a school field trip, Emma faints from exhaustion. What should you avoid giving Emma unless instructed by a medical professional?
Water
Food
Any drink or food
A blanket
After a long day at clinicals, Zoe faints from exhaustion. What is the recommended action regarding her supervision?
Leave her alone for a few minutes
Stay with her until she recovers
Check on her every 5 minutes
Leave immediately to get help
During a pharmacology class, Ethan observed a demonstration on CNS medications on correcting chaotic brain activity. What causes seizures according to the information provided?
A sudden change in the brain's normal electrical activity
A gradual decrease in brain temperature
A blockage in blood flow to the brain
Exposure to loud noises
During a healthcare job fair, Arjun experienced a sudden seizure. What can be a consequence of such seizures?
Increased physical strength
Altered or loss of consciousness
Improved cognitive function
Enhanced sensory perception
During a school health class, Avery noticed that Noah occasionally experiences sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain. Which condition might this indicate?
Common cold
Epilepsy
Allergic reactions
Asthma
During a neuroscience class, Hannah and Rohan learned about seizures. What are the two main categories of seizures they discussed?
Motor and Sensory
Partial and Generalized
Autonomic and Petit mal
Grand mal and Motor
During nursing rounds, Samuel finds a coworker unconscious. What is the purpose of rolling the coworker into the recovery position?
To make them more comfortable
To prevent choking
To protect their airway
To check their pockets
You are at a healthcare facility work event and witness a practitioner, Harper, fall and injure themselves. What is the first step you should take in preparation for administering first aid according to the guidelines?
Call for professional help immediately.
Check for any dangers to yourself or others around.
Follow the first aid guidelines and remain calm.
Apply pressure to any wounds Harper might have.
During a medication presentation at conference, Oliver suddenly starts having a seizure. What should you never attempt in this situation?
Calling for medical help
Noting the time the seizure started
Trying to stop the seizure
Reassuring Oliver
During a workplace team-building event, Mason accidentally falls and hits his head. What should be done to protect Mason's head after he has been positioned on the ground?
Elevate the legs to increase blood flow to the brain.
Place something soft under Mason's head.
Apply a cold compress to the forehead.
Monitor Mason's pulse continuously.
While completing a welding project for class, Luna starts having a seizure. What is NOT recommended in this situation?
Clearing the stage of sharp objects
Forcing Luna's mouth open
Noting the time the seizure ends
Placing Luna in a recovery position
After witnessing a seizure at the construction site, what is the correct position to place Isaiah in once the seizure ends?
On his back with legs elevated
Sitting upright against a wall
Lying on his side in a recovery position
Lying flat on his stomach
