Which type of seizure has a sudden loss of muscle tone for a few seconds followed by confusion?
a. Partial seizures
b. Atonic seizures
c. Myoclonic seizures
d. Tonic-clonic seizures
ANS: B
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Before electroencephalography, a client asks, "Why will I be asked to take deep breaths during the procedure?" How does the nurse respond?
a. "Hyperventilation causes cerebral vasodi-latation and increases the likelihood of seizure activity." b. "Hyperventilation causes cerebral vaso-constriction and increases the likelihood of seizure activity." c. "Deep breathing will keep you relaxed and will lower the seizure threshold." d. "Deep breathing will make you hypox-emic, which lowers the seizure threshold."
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Although relocating the clinic may cause transportation difficulty for some clients, keeping the clinic running will allow current employees as well as clients the continued benefit of the clinic. Which moral framework did the hospital leadership use to make this decision? 1. Teleological theory 2. Deontological theory 3. Utilitarianism 4. Caring theory
Which type of drug taken by a pregnant patient is more likely to have effects on a fetus?
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