Mock Test on Seizure 20 Questions with Instant Results!
1. What is a seizure?
A) A type of headache
B) A sudden, abnormal electrical activity in the brain
C) A bacterial infection
D) A form of dizziness
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2. Which of the following is NOT a common cause of seizures?
A) High blood pressure
B) Brain injury
C) Epilepsy
D) Excessive sugar intake
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3. What is a common symptom of a seizure?
A) Runny nose
B) Loss of consciousness
C) Toothache
D) Itchy skin
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4. How is a seizure typically diagnosed?
A) Blood test
B) X-ray
C) Electroencephalogram (EEG)
D) Urine analysis
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5. What is the first-aid measure for someone having a seizure?
A) Restraining the person
B) Placing a wooden stick in their mouth
C) Protecting their head and turning them on their side
D) Spraying cold water on their face
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6. Which of the following is NOT a known trigger for seizures?
A) Lack of sleep
B) Stress
C) Drinking water
D) Flashing lights
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7. What is a complex partial seizure?
A) A seizure that affects the entire body
B) A seizure that involves loss of consciousness and unusual behaviors
C) A seizure that lasts for just a few seconds
D) A seizure that only affects the legs
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8. What is the primary goal of seizure treatment?
A) To make the patient gain weight
B) To eliminate all seizures completely
C) To improve hearing
D) To reduce hair loss
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9. Which medication is commonly prescribed to control seizures?
A) Painkillers
B) Antibiotics
C) Anticonvulsants
D) Antihistamines
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10. What is status epilepticus?
A) A form of dance
B) A prolonged and severe seizure lasting more than 5 minutes
C) A type of seizure triggered by music
D) A type of EEG test
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11. Can seizures be prevented entirely?
A) Yes, by drinking more coffee
B) Yes, by avoiding all electronic devices
C) No, but some triggers can be managed
D) Yes, by wearing sunglasses indoors
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12. What is an aura in the context of seizures?
A) A type of seizure
B) A warning sign or sensation that precedes a seizure
C) A form of acupuncture
D) A type of herbal remedy
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13. Which age group is most commonly affected by seizures?
A) Infants
B) Teens and young adults
C) Middle-aged individuals
D) Senior citizens
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14. Can seizures be contagious?
A) Yes
B) No
C) Only during the full moon
D) Only if the person with seizures eats garlic
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15. What safety measures can help prevent injuries during a seizure?
A) Tying the person's hands and feet
B) Holding the person's head firmly
C) Removing dangerous objects and cushioning the head
D) Offering a glass of water
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16. Which of the following is NOT a type of seizure?
A) Tonic-clonic
B) Myoclonic
C) Caffeine
D) Absence
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17. What is the role of an EEG (Electroencephalogram) in diagnosing seizures?
A) Measures blood pressure
B) Records electrical activity in the brain
C) Measures lung capacity
D) Checks for tooth decay
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18. What is the key difference between a focal seizure and a generalized seizure?
A) Focal seizures are always triggered by flashing lights
B) Focal seizures involve only one area of the brain, while generalized seizures affect the entire brain
C) Generalized seizures are always caused by head injuries
D) Focal seizures only occur in the elderly
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19. What lifestyle changes can help manage seizures?
A) Avoiding stress
B) Exercising regularly
C) Eating a balanced diet
D) All of the above
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20. Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of seizures?
A) Injury from falling during a seizure
B) Memory problems
C) Improved sleep quality
D) Emotional and psychological issues
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