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NREMT EMR First Responder

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All of the statements below are true of seizures except one. Which statement below is not true of seizures?
  1. Generalized seizures cause the entire body to move
  2. Generalized seizures have also been referred to as grand mal seizures
  3. Partial complex seizures are characterized by a loss of concentration without dramatic body movements
  4. The uncontrolled body movements associated with generalized seizures are referred to as convulsions
  5. Petit mal seizures are seizures that involve only the convulsion of either the arms or legs
Explanation
Answer: E - All of the statements above are true of seizures except petit mal seizures are also referred to as partial complex seizures and are not typically associated with any dramatic body movements. Although the terms grand mal and petit mal may still be in use, the more modern terms for these seizures are generalized and partial complex (respectively).
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