Patients with ____________________ typically develop prolonged tonic-clonic seizures with massive oxygen, glucose, and energy requirements of the neurons involved.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

status epilepticus

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When responding to a call, which one of the following situations should cause the most immediate concern for your safety?

A) You are the first person to arrive on scene. B) It takes someone a long time to answer the door after you knock or ring the bell. C) It is dark outside. D) A large crowd has gathered around the patient.

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While following the Pediatric Triangle of assessment, you observe an infant and note that she is paradoxically irritable. This sign is often indicative that the child is:

a. very ill. b. a victim of neglect. c. not seriously ill. d. hungry.

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