3/17/25, 4:17 PM EMT Renewal Neurological Emergencies for BLS Provider: Seizures Flashcards | Quizlet
EMT Renewal Neurological Emergencies for BLS
Provider: Seizures ACTUAL EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS \\VERIFIED 100% GRADED A
Terms in this set (35)
Seizure Sudden abnormal changes in the activity in the brain.
Peripheral Nervous System. Composed of the nerves
and ganglia outside of the central nervous system.
Divided into the sensory ( afferent ) and motor (
efferent ) divisions which are each divided into
PNS
somatic and visceral divisions. The visceral motor
division, also known as the autonomic nervous system
(ANS) is further divided into the sympathetic and
parasympathetic divisions.
Central Nervous System. Composed of the brain and
CNS
spinal cord.
Neuron A single nerve cell. Neurons conduct nerve signals.
The branch of medicine regarding disorders and
Neurology
conditions of the nervous system.
History of present illness. Especially helpful with
seizure patients or repeat stroke patients / patients
HPI
who have recently been diagnosed with TIA
iindicatingimpending CVA
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, 3/17/25, 4:17 PM EMT Renewal Neurological Emergencies for BLS Provider: Seizures Flashcards | Quizlet
Nerves transmit information to the rest of the body. A
nerve is a bundle of axons, also known as nerve fibers
and is covered in three layers of connective tissue.
Nerve There are three types of peripheral nerves: motor (
efferent ), sensory ( afferent ) and autonomic; Each
type is responsible for different tasks. Spinal nerves
are examples of nerves.
You are dispatched to a This patient requires ALS transport.
"sick call" with no priority
symptoms at dispatch. This patient is presenting with status epilepticus.
Upon arrival, you learn
that your patient has been
seizing for five
consecutive minutes and
has not regained
consciousness. What do
you know about this
patient? (Select all that
apply.)
Your patient is a 9-month- Meningitis should be considered as a cause.
old boy who is recovering
from a febrile seizure. He A bulging fontanelle indicates increased ICP.
presents with a bulging
anterior fontanelle and Rapid transport is indicated.
fever of 103.7 degrees
Fahrenheit. Which of the
following is true regarding
this patient? (Select all
that apply.)
They can be generalized affecting both sides of the
brain.
Which of the following is
true regarding seizures?
They can be localized affecting one part of the brain.
(Select all that apply.)
They can start as localized and spread.
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EMT Renewal Neurological Emergencies for BLS
Provider: Seizures ACTUAL EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS \\VERIFIED 100% GRADED A
Terms in this set (35)
Seizure Sudden abnormal changes in the activity in the brain.
Peripheral Nervous System. Composed of the nerves
and ganglia outside of the central nervous system.
Divided into the sensory ( afferent ) and motor (
efferent ) divisions which are each divided into
PNS
somatic and visceral divisions. The visceral motor
division, also known as the autonomic nervous system
(ANS) is further divided into the sympathetic and
parasympathetic divisions.
Central Nervous System. Composed of the brain and
CNS
spinal cord.
Neuron A single nerve cell. Neurons conduct nerve signals.
The branch of medicine regarding disorders and
Neurology
conditions of the nervous system.
History of present illness. Especially helpful with
seizure patients or repeat stroke patients / patients
HPI
who have recently been diagnosed with TIA
iindicatingimpending CVA
… 1/10
, 3/17/25, 4:17 PM EMT Renewal Neurological Emergencies for BLS Provider: Seizures Flashcards | Quizlet
Nerves transmit information to the rest of the body. A
nerve is a bundle of axons, also known as nerve fibers
and is covered in three layers of connective tissue.
Nerve There are three types of peripheral nerves: motor (
efferent ), sensory ( afferent ) and autonomic; Each
type is responsible for different tasks. Spinal nerves
are examples of nerves.
You are dispatched to a This patient requires ALS transport.
"sick call" with no priority
symptoms at dispatch. This patient is presenting with status epilepticus.
Upon arrival, you learn
that your patient has been
seizing for five
consecutive minutes and
has not regained
consciousness. What do
you know about this
patient? (Select all that
apply.)
Your patient is a 9-month- Meningitis should be considered as a cause.
old boy who is recovering
from a febrile seizure. He A bulging fontanelle indicates increased ICP.
presents with a bulging
anterior fontanelle and Rapid transport is indicated.
fever of 103.7 degrees
Fahrenheit. Which of the
following is true regarding
this patient? (Select all
that apply.)
They can be generalized affecting both sides of the
brain.
Which of the following is
true regarding seizures?
They can be localized affecting one part of the brain.
(Select all that apply.)
They can start as localized and spread.
… 2/10
