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What is the primary purpose of examining the CSF in a lumbar puncture?

To remove CSF to decrease pressure in the space around the spinal cord

To measure the pressure of the CSF

To check for cancer of the brain and spinal cord

To examine cell counts, protein, and glucose levels (correct)

What condition would be a contraindication for performing a lumbar puncture?

Infected skin over the puncture site

Injecting chemotherapy drugs into the CSF

Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) (correct)

Bleeding around the brain or spinal cord

What is NOT a potential use of a lumbar puncture?

Putting an anesthetic into the CSF to freeze the spinal cord

Injecting chemotherapy drugs into the CSF

Measuring the pressure of CSF in the space around the spinal cord

Treating cancer of the brain and spinal cord (correct)

What is a potential risk associated with performing a lumbar puncture?

<p>Putting a contrast medium into the CSF</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which test is NOT typically conducted using CSF obtained from a lumbar puncture?

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Lumbar Puncture

Lumbar puncture (LP), also known as spinal tap, is a medical procedure where a needle is inserted into the spinal canal to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for diagnostic testing.

Reasons for Lumbar Puncture

The primary reason for LP is to diagnose diseases of the central nervous system, including the brain and spine.

Diseases Diagnosed Using Lumbar Puncture

Meningitis
Encephalitis
Certain cancers involving the brain and spinal cord
Bleeding in the subarachnoid space
Reye syndrome
Myelitis
Neurosyphilis

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Test your knowledge on lumbar puncture with this quiz covering its definition, reasons for use, diseases tested, indications, contraindications, side effects, equipment, nursing role, BMB, procedure, and results.