What questions should a nurse ask about seizures?
Remember that what you see will depend on the type of seizure that occurs….Behavior before the seizure:
- What was the person doing at the time of the event?
- Was there a change in mood or behavior hours or days before?
- Was there a warning or aura right before the seizure?
Can you become a nurse if you have seizures?
There are no federal laws barring people with epilepsy from working as a nurse, physician, phlebotomist or other medical-related position. In fact, federal civil rights law, and many state laws, may protect your right to work in the medical profession.
What should a nurse do during a seizure?
Maintain in lying position, flat surface; turn head to side during seizure activity; loosen clothing from neck or chest and abdominal areas; suction as needed; supervise supplemental oxygen or bag ventilation as needed postictally. Improve self-esteem.
What is the priority action for a client experiencing a seizure?
The priorities when caring for a patient who is seizing are to maintain a patent airway, protect the patient from injury, provide care during and following the seizure and documenting the event in the health record.
What questions do you ask a seizure patient?
Questions the doctor may ask during your appointment
- When did your seizure(s) start?
- How many seizures have you had?
- Do you notice any changes prior to having a seizure?
- How long did the seizure(s) last?
- Have you been able to pinpoint any triggers?
- Are you on any medications?
What should a nurse document after a seizure?
1. Documentation of initial medical history and physical should include the date of seizure onset, type and frequency of seizures, description of typical seizures, previous antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) used, and the date of the last seizure.
When can I return to work after a seizure?
If you usually recover quickly after a seizure, you might be able to get straight back to work. Or you might just need a quiet place to rest, before going back to work. Your seizure action plan should say where you need to rest. If you normally take a long time to recover from a seizure, you might need to go home.
Is epilepsy covered under FMLA?
An employee with epilepsy who needs continuing or intermittent leave, or a part-time or modified schedule, as a reasonable accommodation also may be entitled to leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
What are some seizure precautions?
Stay safe at home
- Replace glass in doors, windows, showers, and other spaces with safety glass or plastic.
- Keep interior doors unlocked.
- Take showers instead of baths.
- Don’t use electrical appliances near water.
- Use caution with hot items, which could burn you in the case of a seizure.
How do you assess seizure activity?
An electroencephalogram (EEG). In this test, doctors attach electrodes to your scalp with a paste-like substance. The electrodes record the electrical activity of your brain, which shows up as wavy lines on an EEG recording. The EEG may reveal a pattern that tells doctors whether a seizure is likely to occur again.
What should I ask about history of seizures?
Can a Dr tell if you had a seizure?
Electroencephalogram (EEG) – Using electrodes attached to your head, your doctors can measure the electrical activity in your brain. This helps to look for patterns to determine if and when another seizure might occur, and it can also help them rule out other possibilities.