Dental Assistant Practice Exam

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Which type of seizure is described as mild and brief in duration?

Grand mal seizure
Petit mal seizure
Myoclonic seizure
Tonic-clonic seizure

The correct answer is: Petit mal seizure

The description of a seizure as mild and brief in duration aligns with a petit mal seizure. Petit mal seizures, also known as absence seizures, typically involve a short episode of staring or a momentary lapse of awareness, lasting only a few seconds. During these seizures, the individual may appear to be "spacing out" and is often unaware of the episode occurring. Petit mal seizures are characterized by a lack of convulsions or significant physical activity, which distinguishes them from other types of seizures, such as grand mal or tonic-clonic seizures that involve more pronounced and violent movements as well as a longer duration. Myoclonic seizures, while also brief, involve sudden muscle jerks and are not classified as mild due to their abrupt effect. Thus, the characteristics of mildness and brevity are specific to petit mal seizures, making it the correct choice for this question.