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Which collaborative intervention must be accomplished first? You have just admitted a patient with bacterial meningitis to the medical-surgical unit. The patient complains of a severe headache with...

John Smith
Answered: Dec 21, 2024

Infuse ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 2000 mg IV to treat the infection.

Untreated bacterial meningitis has a mortality are approaching 100%, so rapid antibiotic treatment is essential. The other...Read More

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Can a person survive meningitis?

John Smith
Answered: Dec 21, 2024

1. the student enters the room without putting on a mask and gown. - meningococcal meningitis is spread through contact with respiratory secretions so use of a mask and gown is required to...Read More

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Contraindications to lumbar puncture include: (tick all that apply)

Adsie
Answered: Dec 21, 2024

Erratic breathing pattern
Petechial rash (but with normal platelets and coagulation)

Fear is of raised intracranial pressure, leading to coning. Abnormal respiratory pattern eg...Read More

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You suspect meningitis in a 2 year old girl with fever, vomiting, irritability and a stiff neck. You perform a lumbar puncture. (Only one is correct)

Adsie
Answered: Dec 21, 2024

Febrile children without meningitis can have up to 48% neutrophils and a low glucose in their CSF

No bacteria on gram film are seen in up to 40% of bacterial meningitis even without prior...Read More

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A young child presents with a first seizure. He has no past medical history of note. In the morning he was a bit lethargic but otherwise had no specific symptoms. On arrival he is febrile...

Adsie
Answered: Dec 21, 2024

Partial, multiple or prolonged (over 30 mins) seizures make the diagnosis of febrile convulsion less likely
Classic meningism may not be detected in infants with meningitis

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