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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Medicine

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When treating a patient suffering from a generalized seizure, all of the following are recommended steps except one. Which of the following is not recommended during the treatment of seizures?
  1. If necessary, gently restrain or pad the patient to protect him/her from injury
  2. Attempt to protect the tongue by placing something in the patient’s mouth
  3. Loosen restrictive clothing
  4. Keep the patient at rest after convulsions have stopped
  5. Position the patient in the recovery position to allow for drainage (in case of vomiting)
Explanation
Answer: B - While treating a patient suffering from a generalized seizure, all of the steps above are appropriate except placing something in the patient’s mouth to protect the tongue. This can injure the teeth or compromise the airway. In addition to the steps mentioned above, administer oxygen to the patient according to local protocols.
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