Exam 4)NSG 223 Exam 4: Study Guide: Latest Updated A+ Score Guide Solution

Meningitis automatic treatment (AnsDroplet Isolation FIRST PRIORITY for the 1st 24 hrs. Blood culture 1st & Ct scan before lumbar puncture Viral meningitis treatment (AnsNo antibiotic, no specific treatment. Symptomatic treatment with rest. Most recover in 7-10 days -Antipyretic -Pain Meds -Increase risk of seizures -Cooling Blanket Viral meningitis symptoms/treatment (Ans- more common - clear fluid. Pain management, fever management, monitor daily weights, serum electrolytes, urine volume, specific gravity, osmolarity, and prevent complications associated with immobilityBacterial meningitis (Ans- meningitis take ALL your antibiotics Dexamethasone (Ans- Helpful to reduce inflammation in meningitis, most effective if given 15-20 min prior to first dose of antibiotic. Then given Q 6 hours for a total of 4 days. Shock (Ans- serious complication of meningitis Low BP (Ans- indicator that a person is going into shock! Nurse needs to intervene Kerning Test (Ans- Pt lays on back, with high flexed knees and nurse tries to extend the leg upward; if there is a pain during testing this is considered a positive sign which may mean person has meningitis.