Which of the following is a correct response if a resident is having a seizure?

• A. Restrain the resident.
• B. Move furniture away to prevent injury to the resident.
• C. Place a soft object under the head.
• D. Provide food or drink during the seizure.

Answer: (B)

Safety during a seizure focuses on preventing injury by clearing the area around the resident. Moving furniture or other potentially harmful objects away creates a safe space so the person won’t hit or fall onto hard surfaces as their movements are involuntary. This supports what you want to happen in the moment: reduce the risk of injury without trying to restrain or control the seizure itself.

It’s important to avoid trying to restrain the person or forcefully hold them down, and never place anything in their mouth or give them food or drink during the seizure, as these actions can cause harm or choking. If possible, after the seizure subsides, gently place them on their side to keep the airway clear and monitor their breathing and level of responsiveness until they recover.