A patient has seizure activity that is continuous in nature; the seizure subsides and then immediately resumes and continues. The nurse identifies this emergent condition as

status epilepticus.

anticonvulsant syndrome.

syphilitic posturing.

positive Babinski reflex

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Status epilepticus: Status epilepticus is a life-threatening condition where seizure activity is continuous or occurs in rapid succession without recovery between seizures.

B. Anticonvulsant syndrome: This term is not a recognized medical condition.

C. Syphilitic posturing: This term is not associated with seizure disorders and is not a recognized condition.

D. Positive Babinski reflex: This indicates an upper motor neuron lesion but is not related to continuous seizure activity.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Moon face, buffalo hump, and hyperglycemia: These manifestations are associated with Cushing's disease, not Addison's disease.

B. Hirsutism, fever, and irritability: These symptoms are not characteristic of Addison's disease.

C. Anorexia, fatigue, and hypotension: Addison's disease often presents with symptoms like anorexia, fatigue, hypotension, and hyperpigmentation of the skin.

D. Tachycardia, exophthalmos, and goiter: These symptoms are associated with hyperthyroidism, not Addison's disease.

A. Ischemia of the brain tissue is causing cellular injury, swelling and malfunction of the contralateral side B. The functioning of the right cranial nerve controlling facial movement is compromised by cerebral edema C. The sensorimotor tracts leading from the brain to the body decussate and control the arm and leg on the same side as the lesion, D. The corticospinal tracts leading from the brain to the body decussate and control the ipsilateral arm and leg.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Ischemia of the brain tissue is causing cellular injury, swelling, and malfunction of the contralateral side: Hemiparesis occurs on the side opposite to the brain lesion due to the crossing (decussation) of motor pathways.

B. The functioning of the right cranial nerve controlling facial movement is compromised by cerebral edema: While facial nerve involvement can cause drooping, the hemiparesis suggests a central (brain) rather than peripheral issue.

C. The sensorimotor tracts leading from the brain to the body decussate and control the arm and leg on the same side as the lesion: This is incorrect because the tracts control the contralateral side of the body.

D. The corticospinal tracts leading from the brain to the body decussate and control the ipsilateral arm and leg: This is incorrect; the corticospinal tracts control the contralateral side.

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Correct Answer is C

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