Describe what takes place during a grand mal seizure
What will be an ideal response?
The three phases of a grand mal seizure are:
1. Prodromal: occurs prior to seizure and is characterized by slight changes in personality and auras
2. Convulsive: consists of tonic and clonic movements; loss of bladder and sphincter control
3. Postictal: occurs after seizure and is characterized by regaining of consciousness, confusion, and deep sleep
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A) 24-year-old male; slipped on ice; tenderness to the right shoulder B) 61-year-old male; became dizzy and fell down five stairs; laceration to the head; open fracture to the left lower leg C) 31-year-old female; large laceration to her leg from a hunting knife; bleeding controlled D) 89-year-old female fell in a nursing home; hematoma to the back of her head
The nail consists of all the following EXCEPT ________.
A. the heading. B. the matrix. C. the root. D. the body.
The theory of reasoned action is more effective with which of the following?
A) A collective community B) An individual C) A small group setting D) None of the above
During dual control within breath modes, the ventilator switches from pressure-controlled to flow-controlled.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)