A seizure is a seizure is a seizure

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  1. 5. An abnormal firing of brain cells, usually resulting in a period of unconsciousness and full-body jerking movements. Also known as convulsions, epilepsy, or fits.
  2. 7. Do not attempt to _____ fever in febrile seizure patients.
  3. 8. Finish this Selection Rule: When the complaint description strongly suggests generalized seizure, go to ____ ___ regardless of consciousness and breathing status.
  4. 9. Localized twitching of a part of the body, such as the hand, arm, leg, or face, in a conscious patient.
  5. 10. A seizure that is mentioned as different from or not normal as compared to the patient's previous seizures.
  6. 12. A brief "staring spell" in a conscious patient caused by anormal electrical activity in the brain.
  7. 13. Epileptics may have more than one seizure in a day. These are considered recurrent seizures if the patient regains consciousness between episodes.
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  1. 1. Finish this Selection Rule: If the scenario is atypical of generalized seizure, and is more typical of sudden cardiac arrest, go to ____ ___.
  2. 2. Seizure activity within 4 weeks of end of pregnancy.
  3. 3. A seizure in an unconscious patient that is still in progress at the end of the interrogation and after a physical verification by the caller.
  4. 4. Occur in 2-5 percent of all children between 6 months and 5 years of age as the result of a fever.
  5. 6. Seizure-like activity can be an initial symptom of ___ ___.
  6. 11. Agonal/Ineffective/Uncertain breathing after a seizure has stopped should be considered ____ ____ until proven otherwise.