Seizures & Strokes Test | CareCo HomeHealth

1. A seizure is ______________

a. A heart attack

b. A voluntary change in body movement, sensation, awareness or behavior

c. An involuntary change in body movement, sensation, awareness or behavior

d. The same thing as epilepsy

2. There are many different types of seizures.

True

False

3. People who take anticonvulsant medications may be prone to gum problems and need good oral hygiene.

True

False

4. How can you help someone who is having a seizure? (Choose two.)

a. Put a tongue blade in their mouth to keep them from swallowing their tongue.

b. Remove any sharp or solid objects he or she might hit during the seizure.

c. Try to hold their body still.

d. Stay with them until the seizure ends.

5. When is a seizure a medical emergency?

a. Another seizure begins before the person regains consciousness.

b. The person injures himself/herself during the seizure.

c. The person does not return to consciousness after the seizure stops.

d. All of the above.

6. List the five most common symptoms of stroke.

7. Some risk factors for stroke that can be controlled include _

a. Age, gender, race, diabetes

b. High blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol, smoking, weight

c. Occupation, allergies, finances, education

d. There is nothing anyone can do to lower their risk of having a stroke

8. Stroke cannot be treated.

True

False

9. There is no hurry in getting treatment for stroke, because the damage is already done.

True

False

10. Which of the following is a true statement about stroke?

a. 52% of stroke occurrences were identified by someone other than the victim.

b. Stroke and seizures occur together.

c. Exercise cannot help prevent stroke.

d. All of the above.

Siezures and Strokes Test