Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1063 of 1700
A resident starts to have a seizure while standing. What should you do?
- Hold the resident upright until it ends
- Guide the resident down to the floor if you can
- Put a soft object between the teeth
- Walk the resident to the bed quickly
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Correct answer: Guide the resident down to the floor if you can
You may not stop the fall, but guiding the resident down lowers the chance of injury.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026