PTA Physical Therapy Assistant

Category - Diseases and Conditions

When a patient is under a seizure attack, which of the following precautions is NOT to be followed?
  1. Leave in supine
  2. Clear dangerous objects from reach
  3. Attempt to restrain
  4. Protect patient’s head
Explanation
Answer: C - Attempting to restrain is not a precaution that should be followed.

During the seizure attack, the attempt to restrain should be avoided to prevent injury of the patient as well as the therapist.
The other precautions are by having the patient in a supine lying position, clear dangerous objects and protect the patient’s head to minimize any head damage by putting a cushion underneath the patient's head.

Epilepsy is a group of disorders characterized by recurring seizures. These are abnormal movements or behaviors due to electrical disturbances in the brain.
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