Y1S2W8 Quiz - Meningitis | Take the Quiz

What are the 3 components of the pediatric assessment triangle?

Appearance, work of breathing, circulation

Appearance, work of breathing, mental status

Work of breathing, circulation, pallor

Appearance, circulation, mental status

Common bugs that cause bacterial meningitis in neonates?

Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)

Group B Streptococci, Escherichia coli, and Listeria monocytogenes

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), group B Streptococcus, Listeria monocytogenes

Common bugs that cause bacterial meningitis in older adults?

Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), group B Streptococcus, Listeria monocytogenes

Group B Streptococci, Escherichia coli, and Listeria monocytogenes

Viral meningitis is more common, but less severe than bacterial meningitis

True

False

CSF profile of Fungal meningitis

Appearance is clear; WBC count 10-1000 cells/uL, >60% serum glucose (but may be low in HSV infection); protein level elevated (>50 mg/dL)

Appearance is clear, cloudy, or purulent; WBC count >100 cells/uL; glucose level low; protein level elevated (>50 mg/dL)

Appearance is clear or cloudy; WBC count 10-500 cells/ul; glucose level low protein level elevated

CSF profile of Aseptic (viral) meningitis

Appearance is clear or cloudy; WBC count 10-500 cells/ul; glucose level low protein level elevated

Appearance is clear, cloudy, or purulent; WBC count >100 cells/uL; glucose level low; protein level elevated (>50 mg/dL)

Appearance is clear; WBC count 10-1000 cells/uL, >60% serum glucose (but may be low in HSV infection); protein level elevated (>50 mg/dL)

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