Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Child who is experiencing a seizure.A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Position the child laterally. This is the correct action because it helps prevent aspiration and maintains an open airway during a seizure. Placing the child on their side also reduces the risk of injury. Restraint of the child's arms (A) can lead to further injury. Attempting to stop the seizure (C) is not within the nurse's scope of practice and can be dangerous. Using a padded tongue blade (D) is not recommended as it can cause harm.