Proper management of status epilepticus should include ABC`s, oxygen administration, protect the patient from injury, and:

1.   ?    Rapid transport and allowing the ER staff to worry about starting an IV
2.   ?    Placing a bite stick or tongue depressor into the patient`s mouth to prevent them from biting their tongue
3.   ?    Establish IV of NS, determine blood glucose level, and if the blood sugar is low give oral glucose
4.   ?    Establish IV of NS, determine blood glucose level, administer 50% dextrose IV if hypoglycemia present or probable, administer 5-10 mg of diazepam IV, and transport

The acronym AEIOUTIPS is often used to recall the common causes of coma. Which of the following statements is correct?

1.   ?    The letter "P" stands for pills
2.   ?    The letter "S" stands for stroke
3.   ?    The letter "T" stands for treatment
4.   ?    The letter "I" stands for intracranial pressure

The part of the brain responsible for balance and coordination is the:

1.   ?    Arachnoid mater
2.   ?    Cerebellum
3.   ?    Occipital lobe
4.   ?    Pons

The part of the brain responsible for integration of sensation, interpretation of pain, touch, pressure, and temperature is located in the:

1.   ?    Hypothalamus
2.   ?    Occipital lobe
3.   ?    Parietal lobe
4.   ?    Pons

The meningeal layer that adheres to the surface of the brain and spinal cord is the:

1.   ?    White matter
2.   ?    Alma mater
3.   ?    Dura mater
4.   ?    Pia mater

The part of the brain responsible for speech is located in the:

1.   ?    Larynx
2.   ?    Temporal lobe
3.   ?    Parietal lobe
4.   ?    Frontal lobe

The three main components of a nerve cell are the:

1.   ?    Dendrite, neuron terminal, myelin sheath
   
2.   ?    Axon, dendrite, cell body
3.   ?    Cell body, pia mater, dendrite
4.   ?    Axon, synapse, ganglion

The part of the brain responsible for vision is the:

1.   ?    Intervisionary stem
2.   ?    Medulla oblongata
3.   ?    Circle of Willis
4.   ?    Occipital lobe

The medulla oblongata:

1.   ?    Regulates temperature, sleep, and appetite
2.   ?    Produces hormones
3.   ?    Regulates heart rate and blood vessel diameter
4.   ?    Is an oblong abdominal organ

The most common cause of status epilepticus in adults is:

1.   ?    Paralysis
2.   ?    Sudden elevation in body temperature
3.   ?    Alcohol withdrawal
4.   ?    Failure to take prescribed medication