Septic meningitis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HESI Practice Questions And answers 2024HESI Nursing Nightingale College -HESI Practice Questions And answers 2024 Headache, diaphoresis, and palpitations - correct answer Which symptoms should the nurse expect a client to exhibit who is diagnosed with a pheochromocytoma? Cyanosis of the fingertips - correct answer The nurse is assessing a client with bacterial meningitis. Which assessment finding indicates the client may have developed septic emboli? Increase soluble intake of fiber ...

ATI Nursing Care of Children Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024 Nursing Care of Children Who Have System Disorders - ANSWER- Acute Neurological Disorders - ANSWER- Meningitis - ANSWER-viral (aseptic) meningitis- usually only requires supportive care bacterial (septic) meningitis- contagious, prognosis depending on how quickly care is initiated Risk factors for meningitis - ANSWER-viral- any viral infection (-virus, mumps,) bacterial- infections caused by bacterial agents (me...

When preparing to administer a prescribed medication to a homeless client at a community psychiatric clinic. The client tells the nurse that the usual dosage taken is different from the dose the nurse is giving. Which action should the nurse take? A) Inform the client that he may refuse the medication and document whether or not the client takes it. B) Withhold the medication until the dosage can be confirmed. C) Explain to the client that the dosage has been changed. D) Tell the clien...

What effects medication absorption in infants and children? - correct answer growth and organ system maturity med route preferred for children? - correct answer oral what do you not want to do when you have oral medications and infants? - correct answer DO NOT MIX WITH FORMULA position for infant when taking oral meds - correct answer ...

HESI Practice Questions: Headache, diaphoresis, and palpitations - correct answer Which symptoms should the nurse expect a client to exhibit who is diagnosed with a pheochromocytoma? Cyanosis of the fingertips - correct answer The nurse is assessing a client with bacterial meningitis. Which assessment finding indicates the client may have developed septic emboli? Increase soluble intake of fiber to 10 to 25 grams per day - correct answer The nurse is providing dietary instructions to a 68...

CMN 568 FINAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | LATEST UPDATE Incidence of Fever - ANSWER One of most common reasons for parents to seek medical care. Preschoolers have an average 6-8 febrile illnesses a year. Definition of fever - ANSWER Rectal temperature ≥ 100.4°F Tympanic temperature - ANSWER Not accurate in infants under 3 months Fever Causes - ANSWER Most common Benign viral illness, can also caused by bacterial or fungal infections, drug reactions including...

HESI Practice Questions And answers 2024Headache, diaphoresis, and palpitations - correct answer Which symptoms should the nurse expect a client to exhibit who is diagnosed with a pheochromocytoma? Cyanosis of the fingertips - correct answer The nurse is assessing a client with bacterial meningitis. Which assessment finding indicates the client may have developed septic emboli? Increase soluble intake of fiber to 10 to 25 grams per day - correct answer The nurse is providing dietary instru...

1. A nurse is teaching the parent of an infant about "Give the infant ways to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). a pacifier at bed- Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? "Place the infant in a prone position to sleep." "Allow the infant to sleep on a large pillow." "Use a soft mattress in the infant's crib." "Give the infant a pacifier at bedtime." 2. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a school-age child who is experienci...

When preparing to administer a prescribed medication to a homeless client at a community psychiatric clinic. The client tells the nurse that the usual dosage taken is different from the dose the nurse is giving. Which action should the nurse take? A) Inform the client that he may refuse the medication and document whether or not the client takes it. B) Withhold the medication until the dosage can be confirmed. C) Explain to the client that the dosage has been changed. D) Tell the clien...

4 causes of IICP ANSWER : -too much CSF produced -too little CSF removed -blockage of CSF flow -bleed IICP measurement and dx testing ANSWER : >20 mmHg Increased head circumference IICP causes what to happen with the brain and occipital foramen? ANSWER : It will end up pushing the brain through the foramen 4 early signs of IICP in infants ANSWER : -high pitched cry -change in LOC -sunset eyes -vomiting 4 late signs of IICP in infants ANSWER : -bulging fontanelles -increa...