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Sherpath: Conditionswith Cerebral
Dysfunction test
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An eleven-year-old patient with a history of allergic rhinitis was
brought to the emergency department with headache and
nuchal rigidity. In addition to a lumbar puncture, for what other
testing does the nurse prepare the patient?
Lateral chest x-ray
Urine culture for Escherichia coli
Rectal swab for group B streptococci (GBS)
,Computed tomography (CT) scan of sinus cavities - answer
Computed tomography (CT) scan of sinus cavities
The nurse cares for a ten-year-old recovering from meningitis.
The nurse is most concerned about which assessment finding?
Child reports a persistent headache.
Child fails to respond when called by name.
Parents report the child is not engaging in activities.
Parents insist the child complete missed schoolwork. - answer
Child fails to respond when called by name.
The nurse is caring for a four-year-old patient diagnosed with
fungal meningitis. What is the most likely etiology in this child?
Parents refuse to vaccinate the child
Attending a child care center during the week
, Child has been recently diagnosed with type II diabetes
A diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) -
answer A diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(AIDS)
Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) obtained from lumbar
puncture shows bacterial meningitis. The nurse performs what
action for the nine-year-old pediatric patient?
Ensure patient is receiving antibiotics.
Place patient on airborne precautions.
Administer the meningococcal vaccine.
Provide family with home care instructions. - answer Ensure
patient is receiving antibiotics.
A fifteen-year-old child presents to the emergency department
with a severe head trauma, including herniation of the brain
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