Question

Which statement correctly relates to pediatric seizures?

(A) Febrile seizures typically occur on the 1st day of a febrile illness and have tonic-clonic activity.
(B) Always suspect a fever to be the cause of a seizure if the temperature is more than 101°F.
(C) Infants and children between the ages of 4 months and 8 years commonly suffer from febrile seizures.
(D) Febrile seizures do not require transport if the patient can be cooled.

Answer 1

Infants and children between the ages of 4 months and 8 years commonly suffer from febrile seizures.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that correctly relates to pediatric seizures is option (C) Infants and children between the ages of 4 months and 8 years commonly suffer from febrile seizures.

Febrile seizures are the most common type of seizure in young children and typically occur between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. They are usually triggered by a high fever, often caused by an infection such as a viral illness.