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1. A seizure is. a. a heart attack. b. a voluntary change in body movement, sensation, awareness, or behavior. c. an involuntary change in body movement, sensation, awareness, or behavior. d. the same thing as epilepsy.
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| 2. There are many different types of seizures. TrueFalse |
| 3. People who take anticonvulsant medications may be prone to gum problems and need good oral hygiene. TrueFalse |
4. How can you help someone who is having a seizure? (More than one answer.) |
5. When is a seizure a medical emergency? a. Another seizure begins before the person regains consciousness. b. The person injures himself/herself during the seizure. c. The person does not return to consciousness after the seizure stops. d. All of the above.
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6. Some risk factors for stroke that can be controlled include:
a. Age, gender, race, diabetes. b. High blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol, smoking, weight. c. Occupation, allergies, finances, education. d. There is nothing anyone can do to lower their risk of having a stroke.
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| 7. Stroke cannot be treated. TrueFalse |
| 8. There is no hurry in getting treatment for stroke, because the damage is already done. TrueFalse |
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