Practice Question
The nurse instructs a mother of a child who has seizures regarding seizure precautions. Which statement by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
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Correct Answer:
"I will need to give antiseizure medications when my child has a seizure."
Rationale:
🔴 Antiseizure medications are typically used for prevention, not for administration during an active seizure (except for specific rescue medications in prolonged seizures).
🔴 Routine antiseizure drugs should be given at prescribed times to maintain therapeutic levels and prevent breakthrough seizures.
🔴 During a seizure, emergency drugs (like rectal diazepam) may be used, but not daily maintenance medications.
🔴 This statement reveals a misunderstanding of seizure management, indicating a need for further teaching by the nurse.
🔴 Safe management includes seizure precautions, medical ID, and activity supervision—not on-the-spot medication for each episode.
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This question is from ATI LPN Pediatric Nursing Exam V which contains 37 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4