5 Questions
What is the primary purpose of examining the CSF in a lumbar puncture?
To examine cell counts, protein, and glucose levels
What condition would be a contraindication for performing a lumbar puncture?
Increased intracranial pressure (ICP)
What is NOT a potential use of a lumbar puncture?
Treating cancer of the brain and spinal cord
What is a potential risk associated with performing a lumbar puncture?
Putting a contrast medium into the CSF
Which test is NOT typically conducted using CSF obtained from a lumbar puncture?
Testing for cancer of the brain and spinal cord
Study Notes
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
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.
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