Pediatrics & Maternal Neurological Disorders: Meningitis Pathophysiology
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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?

  • 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?

  • 2 months (correct)
  • 18 months
  • 12 months
  • 6 months
  • What procedure is commonly used to diagnose meningitis?

    <p>Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of cerebral palsy?

    <p>Damage that occurs to the developing brain before birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is commonly used for managing alterations of muscle tone in children with the mentioned condition?

    <p>Muscle relaxants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of seizure is characterized by staring spells and jerking movements of the arms and legs that cannot be controlled?

    <p>Focal Seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What intervention should be performed if a child experiences a seizure while standing or sitting?

    <p>Loosen tight clothing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hydrocephalus is characterized by an obstruction in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

    <p>Noncommunicating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a cause of increased intracranial pressure according to the given information?

    <p>Swelling in the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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