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Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of meningitis?
Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of meningitis?
- Muscle weakness (correct)
- Altered level of consciousness
- Vomiting and diarrhea
- Positive Kernig’s Signs
What is the primary intervention for managing meningitis?
What is the primary intervention for managing meningitis?
- Administering corticosteroids
- Providing respiratory isolation precautions (correct)
- Monitoring for muscle spasms
- Administering antifungals
What is the recommended age for initiating the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine to protect against meningitis?
What is the recommended age for initiating the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine to protect against meningitis?
- 2 months (correct)
- 18 months
- 12 months
- 6 months
What procedure is commonly used to diagnose meningitis?
What procedure is commonly used to diagnose meningitis?
What is the primary cause of cerebral palsy?
What is the primary cause of cerebral palsy?
Which medication is commonly used for managing alterations of muscle tone in children with the mentioned condition?
Which medication is commonly used for managing alterations of muscle tone in children with the mentioned condition?
What type of seizure is characterized by staring spells and jerking movements of the arms and legs that cannot be controlled?
What type of seizure is characterized by staring spells and jerking movements of the arms and legs that cannot be controlled?
What intervention should be performed if a child experiences a seizure while standing or sitting?
What intervention should be performed if a child experiences a seizure while standing or sitting?
What type of hydrocephalus is characterized by an obstruction in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
What type of hydrocephalus is characterized by an obstruction in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
What can be a cause of increased intracranial pressure according to the given information?
What can be a cause of increased intracranial pressure according to the given information?
