Just as the nurse aide was entering the room, the client who was sitting on his chair begins to have a seizure. Which of the following must the nurse aide do first?
Explanation
Answer: A - The nurse aide should first ease the client to the floor. Seizures or convulsions are violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscle groups. You cannot stop a seizure. However, you can protect the client from injury. Guidelines to follow during a seizure activity are:
§Do not leave the person alone.
§Lower the person on the floor. This protects the person from falling.
§Place a folded blanket, towel, cushion, pillow, or other soft item under the person’s head or cradle the person’s head in your lap.
§Turn the person onto his or her side. Make sure the head is turned to the side.
§Loosen tight jewelry and clothing (ties, scarves, collars, necklaces) around the neck.
§Move furniture, equipment, and sharp objects away from the person.
§Do not give the person food and fluids.
§Do not try to restrain body movements during the seizure.
§Do not put any object or your fingers between the person’s teeth.
