After a delayed response, you arrive in the lodge and find a 62-year-old female is still seizing. Which one of the following should you do first?
a. Assess her airway and breathing.
b. Determine if she has a seizure history.
c. Ascertain the duration of the seizure.
d. Move her to the aid room for further assessment and then transport her to the hospital.
Answer: a
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