Practice Question
Which of the following is used to officially diagnose seizures and seizure types?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Rationale:
🔶 An EEG records electrical brain activity, identifying abnormal discharges that cause seizures.
🔶 It helps confirm the diagnosis and determine seizure type for appropriate treatment planning.
🔶 The test is non-invasive and painless, using scalp electrodes.
🔶 Echocardiogram assesses heart function, and EKG assesses cardiac rhythm—not neurological activity.
🔶 EEG findings guide anticonvulsant therapy and long-term monitoring.
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ATI RN Pediatric Neurological and Emergency Care Exam
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- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
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