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A 30-year-old has a seizure on the floor of a restaurant lasting 4 minutes. After it stops he is drowsy. You should:
Postictal care; consider EMS based on duration/history. The correct answer is "Place in recovery position, monitor airway, call 9-1-1 if first seizure or it las
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Question: A 30-year-old has a seizure on the floor of a restaurant lasting 4 minutes. After it stops he is drowsy. You should:
Answer options: ✅ Place in recovery position, monitor airway, call 9-1-1 if first seizure or it lasted >5 min
- Try to wake him with cold water
- Make him stand quickly
- Insert a spoon
Correct answer: Place in recovery position, monitor airway, call 9-1-1 if first seizure or it lasted >5 min
Explanation: Postictal care; consider EMS based on duration/history. The correct answer is "Place in recovery position, monitor airway, call 9-1-1 if first seizure or it lasted >5 min". This reflects the accepted standard for the firstaid assessment and aligns with the official handbook for this competency.
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