PANCE Practice Test

Category - PA

An epileptic patient goes into status epilepticus. Which of the following interventions should a physician assistant do first?

  1. Ensure the patient is in a safe position
  2. Administer diazepam
  3. Ensure a patent airway
  4. Establish IV access
Explanation

Answer: A - The first thing a physician assistant should do is ensure the patient is in a safe position. They may need to be kept from falling and placed on a bed, for instance. Once the patient is in a safe position, the physician assistant should establish a patent airway. IV access and drug administration can then be established if necessary.

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