Disability (Neurological Problems)

Question 1

What is a ‘fit’? (1)

Answer 1

A fit is a term used to describe an episode relating to a seizure of the brains electrical activity

Question 2

Name two types of seizure (2)

Answer 2

• Partial
• Generalised

Question 3

What are some causes of seizures/fitting? (7)

Answer 3

• Mental illness
• Battle shock
• Drugs
• Hyperventilation
• Hypothermia
• Hypoglycaemia
• Grand mal epilepsy

Question 4

List types of poison (6)

Answer 4

• Alcohol
• Carbon monoxide
• Toxins
• Opiates
• Prescribed medication
• Garden organophosphates