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Meningitis Classification Quiz

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Which of the following can cause aseptic meningitis?

Bacterial infection

Parasitic infection

Viral infection (correct)

Fungal infection

In which type of community groups are outbreaks of N. meningitidis infection most likely to occur?

Remote mountain villages

College campuses (correct)

Retirement communities

Offshore oil rigs

How is N. meningitidis primarily transmitted?

By blood transfusions

Via secretion or aerosol contamination (correct)

Through sexual contact

By contaminated food

What are frequently the initial symptoms of meningitis as mentioned in the text?

Headache and fever Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common sign of meningeal irritation in meningitis?

Stiff neck Signup and view all the answers

What does a positive Brudzinski's sign indicate?

Meningeal irritation Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is commonly associated with bacterial meningitis?

Memory impairment Signup and view all the answers

What is a key diagnostic test for bacterial meningitis?

Polysaccharide antigen in CSF Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended adjunct therapy in the treatment of acute bacterial meningitis?

Dexamethasone Signup and view all the answers

How should seizures, which may occur early in meningitis, be controlled?

Phenytoin (Dilantin) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method for treating dehydration and shock in patients with meningitis?

Fluid volume expanders Signup and view all the answers

How should nursing management prevent complications associated with immobility in meningitis patients?

Monitoring daily body weight Signup and view all the answers