Y1S2W8 Quiz - Meningitis

A detailed illustration depicting the anatomy and symptoms of meningitis, including a visual representation of the cerebrospinal fluid analysis process, with pediatric and adult patients in a medical environment.

Test Your Knowledge on Meningitis

This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of meningitis, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Whether you are a student, healthcare professional, or simply someone interested in learning more, this quiz will enhance your knowledge of this critical medical condition.

Topics covered include:

  • Pediatric assessment
  • Bacterial versus viral meningitis
  • Common pathogens
  • CSF analysis
  • Treatment protocols
9 Questions2 MinutesCreated by LearningGuardian775
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 bacterial meningitis
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)
Bacterial meningitis is usually more contagious than viral
True
False
An accepted treatment for meningitis?
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