Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (NACE) PN-RN Practice Test

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What is a common sign of a postictal state following a seizure?

Increased muscle strength
Altered levels of consciousness
Heightened sensation
Improved alertness

The correct answer is: Altered levels of consciousness

A common sign of a postictal state following a seizure is altered levels of consciousness. After a seizure, individuals may experience confusion, disorientation, or drowsiness, which are typical characteristics of the postictal phase. This state can vary in duration and intensity between different individuals and types of seizures, but a change in consciousness is a hallmark of this recovery phase. The other options do not represent typical behaviors observed after a seizure. Postictal individuals do not usually exhibit increased muscle strength; instead, they might feel fatigued or weak. Heightened sensation is also not common; rather, sensory perception can be diminished or altered. Improved alertness is unlikely, as the individual is generally in a state of confusion or lethargy following a seizure, rather than being alert.