Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1065 of 1700
Why should you NOT put anything in the mouth of a resident who is having a seizure?
- It raises the risk of choking
- It makes the seizure last longer
- It wakes the resident too early
- It dries out the tongue
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Correct answer: It raises the risk of choking
Objects in the mouth can block the airway. Nothing should be placed there.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026