Seizures Case Study (45 min)
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Seizure Causes (Mnemonic)
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Ms. Cerulean is a 22 year old female admitted via EMS after a seizure witnessed by family members about 20 minutes ago. She has an IV in place.
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Application
What initial nursing assessments need to be performed for Mr. Cerulean?
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Upon assessment, Ms. Cerulean is lethargic, localizes to pain, but does not follow commands. She is diaphoretic, and her vitals are stable.
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analysis
Why is the patient experiencing a decreased level of consciousness at this time?
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Suddenly, the patient begins jerking. Her muscles are cycling back and forth between tight contractions and rhythmic jerking. What is this called?
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analysis
What is/are your priority nursing action(s) at this time?
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analysis
What medication(s) would you expect to give to Ms. Cerulean?
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Per provider orders, you administer 2mg Ativan IV Push twice in 10 minutes. Ms. Cerulean continues to seize without ceasing. The provider determines that she needs to be intubated for airway protection. Per orders, you administer a loading dose of levetiracetam and fosphenytoin and the EEG technician is on the way to place the EEG electrodes.
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
What is the name of the condition Ms. Cerulean is in now?
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
What is the purpose of the EEG?
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Ms. Cerulean is placed on a phenobarbital IV drip and additional doses of levetiracetam and fosphenytoin are administered q6h per provider orders. After 20 hours, the EEG finally begins to show decreased seizure activity.
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
What are the risks of a prolonged seizure?
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Exam 2 10/22/25
Concepts Covered:
- Hematologic Disorders
- Terminology
- Central Nervous System Disorders – Brain
- Medication Administration
- Neurologic and Cognitive Disorders
- Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
- Intraoperative Nursing
- Acute & Chronic Renal Disorders
- Immunological Disorders
- Emergency Care of the Neurological Patient
- Studying
- Neurological Emergencies
- Respiratory Disorders
- Oncology Disorders
- Oncologic Disorders
- Test Taking Strategies
- Cognitive Disorders
- Documentation and Communication
- Legal and Ethical Issues
- Communication
- Basics of NCLEX
- Preoperative Nursing
- Substance Abuse Disorders
- Hematologic Disorders
- Emotions and Motivation
- Labor Complications
- Statistics
- Cardiac Disorders
- Emergency Care of the Cardiac Patient
Study Plan Lessons
Hematology Module Intro
Hematology Oncology & Immunology Terminology
Hematology/Oncology/Immunology Course Introduction
Benztropine (Cogentin) Nursing Considerations
Blood Brain Barrier (BBB)
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Sinemet) Nursing Considerations
Neuro Disorders Module Intro
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Parkinsons
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Parkinson’s Disease
Anticonvulsants
Barbiturates
Ferrous Sulfate (Iron) Nursing Considerations
Epoetin (Epogen) Nursing Considerations
Gabapentin (Neurontin) Nursing Considerations
Levetiracetam (Keppra) Nursing Considerations
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Seizure
Phenobarbital (Luminal) Nursing Considerations
Phenytoin (Dilantin) Nursing Considerations
Seizure Assessment
Seizure Causes (Epilepsy, Generalized)
Seizure Causes Nursing Mnemonic (VITAMIN)
Seizure Disorders for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Seizure Documentation Nursing Mnemonic (TDOC)
Seizure Management in the ER
Seizure Therapeutic Management
Seizures Case Study (45 min)
Seizures Module Intro
Stroke Nursing Care (CVA)
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hematocrit (Hct) Lab Values
Oncology Module Intro
Oncology Important Points
Oncology nurse
Pediatric Oncology Basics
12 Points to Answering Pharmacology Questions
Alzheimer – Diagnosis Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 A’s)
Documentation Basics
Fundamentals Course Introduction
How to Write a Nursing Care Plan
How to Write A Nursing Progress Note
How to Take Nursing Report
Communicating with Providers
Communicating With Providers
Communicating With Other nurses
Giving Handoff Report
Handoff Report
Health Assessment Course Introduction
Head to Toe Nursing Assessment (Physical Exam)
Intro to Health Assessment
Introduction to Health Assessment
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in Nursing
Alkylating Agents
Antimetabolites
Antineoplastics
Blood Transfusions (Administration)
Epoetin Alfa
Ferrous Sulfate (Iron) Nursing Considerations
Hematocrit (Hct) Lab Values
Iron (Fe) Lab Values
Ischemic (CVA) Stroke Labs
Leukemia
Leukemia
Leukemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (ANT)
Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) Lab Values
Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) Lab Values
Multiple Myeloma
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Anemia
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Sickle Cell Anemia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Anemia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Leukemia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s, Non-Hodgkin’s)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Sickle Cell Anemia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Thrombocytopenia
Oncology Important Points
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Lab Values
Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) Lab Values
Sickle Cell Anemia
Sinus Tachycardia
Thrombocytopenia
Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Lab Values
Vitamin B12 Lab Values
Types of Anemia Nursing Mnemonic (Always Introduce Special Patients)