328 WEEK 6 NURSING
CARE: MENINGITIS
LATEST UPDATE 2026\2027
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Meningitis - CORRECT ANSWER -is an acute inflammation of
the meninges and can be potentially life-threatening. Nurses
can make a difference by promoting vaccination as a
preventative measure and by ensuring quick identification
and treatment of meningitis when it does occur.
, When collecting laboratory specimens - CORRECT ANSWER
-the nurse should first collect the blood culture and then
collect the complete blood count. Blood cultures should
always be collected before any other blood specimen to
reduce the risk of contamination.
clinical manifestations of meningitis - CORRECT ANSWER -
Fever and lethargy are clinical manifestations of meningitis
for both children and infants. A high-pitched cry and bulging
anterior fontanel are clinical manifestations of meningitis that
are specific to infants.
Positive Kernig and Brudzinski signs - CORRECT ANSWER -
Positive Kernig and Brudzinski signs are clinical manifestations
of meningitis that are specific to children.
A positive Kernig and Brudzinski sign - CORRECT ANSWER -
indicates a high likelihood of meningitis, as both signs are
CARE: MENINGITIS
LATEST UPDATE 2026\2027
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Meningitis - CORRECT ANSWER -is an acute inflammation of
the meninges and can be potentially life-threatening. Nurses
can make a difference by promoting vaccination as a
preventative measure and by ensuring quick identification
and treatment of meningitis when it does occur.
, When collecting laboratory specimens - CORRECT ANSWER
-the nurse should first collect the blood culture and then
collect the complete blood count. Blood cultures should
always be collected before any other blood specimen to
reduce the risk of contamination.
clinical manifestations of meningitis - CORRECT ANSWER -
Fever and lethargy are clinical manifestations of meningitis
for both children and infants. A high-pitched cry and bulging
anterior fontanel are clinical manifestations of meningitis that
are specific to infants.
Positive Kernig and Brudzinski signs - CORRECT ANSWER -
Positive Kernig and Brudzinski signs are clinical manifestations
of meningitis that are specific to children.
A positive Kernig and Brudzinski sign - CORRECT ANSWER -
indicates a high likelihood of meningitis, as both signs are
