Question 28 of 30
A casualty suddenly loses consciousness and falls to the ground letting out a strange cry. The patient is red-blue in the face and froth may appear around the mouth. You are witnessing a major epileptic attack. What should you do?
A
A) Move the casualty into a sit-up position and put something in the person's mouth to protect the tongue
B
B) Forcibly restrain and try to wake the casualty
C
C) Loosen tight clothing, ask all unnecessary bystanders to leave, and carefully place something soft under the head. If the casualty is unconscious, place the person in the Recovery position
D
D) Give the casualty a lot to drink and keep talking to the person at all times
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: C) Loosen tight clothing, ask all unnecessary bystanders to leave, and carefully place something soft under the head. If the casualty is unconscious, place the person in the Recovery position.
During an epileptic seizure, the goal is to protect the casualty from injury by clearing the area and cushioning the head. Once the seizure ends, placing the person in the recovery position ensures a patent airway.