Week 12 Case Study: SCI 251 /
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Question:
Client 1: Jordan
Stage 1: Jordan is a 19-year-old college freshman, who lives in a crowded
residence hall. He is brought to the emergency department (ED) by
roommates. Jordan has had a sore throat and "bad cold" for two days and
now has a severe headache, neck stiffness, nausea, and vomiting.
Vitals
Blood Pressure: 110/70 mmHg
Heart Rate: 112 beats/min
Respiratory Rate: 22 breaths/min
Temperature 40.1°C (104.2 F)
Jordan states that light makes the headache worse and prefers to keep his
eyes closed.
Which clinical finding in Jordan's presentation requires priority follow-up by
the nurse?
, a) Neck stiffness accompanied by a high fever
b) Nausea after sudden onset of headache
c) Temporary relief when keeping the room dark
d) A sore throat that began two days ago
Answer:
Neck stiffness accompanied by a high fever
Question:
Client 1: Jordan
Stage 2: The provider suspects meningococcal meningitis and orders blood
cultures and a lumbar puncture. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) obtained during
lumbar puncture appears cloudy.
Which interpretation is consistent with this finding?
a) Fungal infection is confirmed, whereas bacterial infection is ruled out
b) Parasitic infection is confirmed, whereas viral infection is ruled out
c) Bacterial infection is supported, whereas viral infection is less likely
d) Viral infection is supported, whereas bacterial infection is less likely
Answer:
Bacterial infection is supported, whereas viral infection is less likely
SCI251 (Latest )
Microbiology | Questions & Answers
100% Correct - Nightingale
Question:
Client 1: Jordan
Stage 1: Jordan is a 19-year-old college freshman, who lives in a crowded
residence hall. He is brought to the emergency department (ED) by
roommates. Jordan has had a sore throat and "bad cold" for two days and
now has a severe headache, neck stiffness, nausea, and vomiting.
Vitals
Blood Pressure: 110/70 mmHg
Heart Rate: 112 beats/min
Respiratory Rate: 22 breaths/min
Temperature 40.1°C (104.2 F)
Jordan states that light makes the headache worse and prefers to keep his
eyes closed.
Which clinical finding in Jordan's presentation requires priority follow-up by
the nurse?
, a) Neck stiffness accompanied by a high fever
b) Nausea after sudden onset of headache
c) Temporary relief when keeping the room dark
d) A sore throat that began two days ago
Answer:
Neck stiffness accompanied by a high fever
Question:
Client 1: Jordan
Stage 2: The provider suspects meningococcal meningitis and orders blood
cultures and a lumbar puncture. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) obtained during
lumbar puncture appears cloudy.
Which interpretation is consistent with this finding?
a) Fungal infection is confirmed, whereas bacterial infection is ruled out
b) Parasitic infection is confirmed, whereas viral infection is ruled out
c) Bacterial infection is supported, whereas viral infection is less likely
d) Viral infection is supported, whereas bacterial infection is less likely
Answer:
Bacterial infection is supported, whereas viral infection is less likely
