Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1061 of 1700
A resident has staring spells and does not respond. Which problem do these spells point to?
- Heart attacks
- Choking episodes
- Strokes
- Absence seizures
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Correct answer: Absence seizures
Staring spells are a nonmotor sign of an absence seizure. Choking and heart attacks look different.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026