NCLEX Quiz # 605.
Practice Question # 605.
Nclex
What is Seizures
Description
- Seizures are an abnormal, sudden, excessive discharge of electrical activity within the brain.
- Epilepsy is a disorder characterized by chronic seizure activity and indicates brain or CNS irritation.
- Causes include genetic factors, trauma, tumors, circulatory or metabolic disorders, toxicity, and infections.
- Status epilepticus involves a rapid succession of epileptic spasms without intervals of consciousness; it is a potential complication that can occur with any type of seizure, and brain damage may result.
Types of seizures
- Generalized seizures
- Partial seizures
Assessment
- Seizure history
- Type of seizure
- Occurrences before, during, and after the seizure
- Prodromal signs, such as mood changes, irritability, and insomnia
- Aura: Sensation that warns the client of the impending seizure
- Loss of motor activity or bowel and bladder function or loss of consciousness during the seizure
- Occurrences during the postictal state, such as headache, loss of consciousness, sleepiness, and impaired speech or thinking
