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The public health nurse is giving a lecture on potential outbreaks of infectious meningitis.
Which population is most at risk for an outbreak?1. Clients recently discharged from the
hospital.2. Residents of a college dormitory.3. Individuals who visit a third world country.4.
Employees in a high-rise office building. - ANSWER Outbreaks of infectious meningitis
are most likely to occur in dense communitygroups such as college campuses, jails,and
military installations.
Three days following intracranial surgery a client develops fever, nuchal rigidity, and
headache. The nurse would suspect
A. Cerebral emboli
B. Extradural
Hematoma
C. Meningitis
D. Diabetic neuropathy - ANSWER C. Meningitis
The wife of the client diagnosed with septic meningitis asks the nurse, "I am so scared. What
is meningitis?" Which statement would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?1.
"There is bleeding into his brain causing irritation of the meninges."2. "A virus has infected
the brain and meninges, causing inflammation."3. "This is a bacterial infection of the tissues
that cover the brain and spinal cord."4. "This is an inflammation of the brain parenchyma
caused by a mosquito bite." - ANSWER Answer: 3
The nurse is assessing the results of diagnostic tests on a client's cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Which values and observations does the nurse correlate as most indicative of bacterial
meningitis? (select all that apply.)
A. Clear
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,B. Cloudy
C. Normal protein level
D. Increased protein level
E. Normal glucose level
F. Decreased glucose level - ANSWER B. Cloudy D. Increased protein level F. Decreased
glucose level
Rationale:Viral meningitis does not cause cloudiness or increased turbidity of CSF. Protein
levels are slightly increased, and glucose levels are normal. In bacterial meningitis, the
presence of bacteria and white blood cells causes the fluid to be cloudy.
A child comes in with an upper respiratory infection and is pulling on their ear what will they
likely be diagnosed with next? - ANSWER Acute otitis media
Which information should the nurse include in discharge teaching for a client prescribed
doxycycline (Vibramycin)?
A) "Take the medication with milk to minimize gastrointestinal upset."
B) "Apply sunscreen or wear protective clothing when outdoors."
C) "Take the medication until you have no fever and feel better."
D) "Keep the remainder of the medication in case of recurrence." - ANSWER Answer: B
Which intervention is important for the nurse to perform before beginning antibiotic
therapy? - ANSWER Obtain a specimen for culture and sensitivity
The nurse is assessing the client diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. Which
clinicalmanifestations would support the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis?
1. Positive Babinski's sign and peripheral paresthesia.
2. Negative Chvostek's sign and facial tingling.
3. Positive Kernig's sign and nuchal rigidity.
4. Negative Trousseau's sign and nystagmus. - ANSWER Answer: 3
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, The nurse should observe a client with bacterial meningitis for
A. Sensory deficits
B. High blood pressure
C. Hypothermia
D. Muscle spasms - ANSWER Answer: A
Rationale: Other general manifestations related to infection are also present, such as fever,
tachycardia, headache, prostration, chills, fever, nausea, and vomiting. The client may be
irritable at first, but as the infection progresses, the sensorium often becomes clouded, and
coma may develop.
The mother of a 2-year-old child with bronchiolitis caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
asks why the child has been coughing so much. Which response by the nurse is the most
appropriate? - ANSWER "The virus causes cellular debris that creates large amounts of
mucus that stimulate the cough reflex."
If a pt has eustachian dysfunction and has a perforated tympanic membrane what will they
most likely have? - ANSWER Chronic Otitis
Which adverse effect can result if tetracycline is administered to children younger than 8
years of age?
A) Delayed growth development
B) Drug-induced neurotoxicity
C) Permanent discoloration of the teeth
D) Gastrointestinal (GI) and rectal bleeding - ANSWER Answer: C
The nurse will instruct a patient who is receiving a tetracycline antibiotic to take it using
which guideline? - ANSWER It needs to be taken with 8 oz of water.
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UPDATE!!!2025/2026|GUARANTEED PASS|GRADED
The public health nurse is giving a lecture on potential outbreaks of infectious meningitis.
Which population is most at risk for an outbreak?1. Clients recently discharged from the
hospital.2. Residents of a college dormitory.3. Individuals who visit a third world country.4.
Employees in a high-rise office building. - ANSWER Outbreaks of infectious meningitis
are most likely to occur in dense communitygroups such as college campuses, jails,and
military installations.
Three days following intracranial surgery a client develops fever, nuchal rigidity, and
headache. The nurse would suspect
A. Cerebral emboli
B. Extradural
Hematoma
C. Meningitis
D. Diabetic neuropathy - ANSWER C. Meningitis
The wife of the client diagnosed with septic meningitis asks the nurse, "I am so scared. What
is meningitis?" Which statement would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?1.
"There is bleeding into his brain causing irritation of the meninges."2. "A virus has infected
the brain and meninges, causing inflammation."3. "This is a bacterial infection of the tissues
that cover the brain and spinal cord."4. "This is an inflammation of the brain parenchyma
caused by a mosquito bite." - ANSWER Answer: 3
The nurse is assessing the results of diagnostic tests on a client's cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Which values and observations does the nurse correlate as most indicative of bacterial
meningitis? (select all that apply.)
A. Clear
1
,B. Cloudy
C. Normal protein level
D. Increased protein level
E. Normal glucose level
F. Decreased glucose level - ANSWER B. Cloudy D. Increased protein level F. Decreased
glucose level
Rationale:Viral meningitis does not cause cloudiness or increased turbidity of CSF. Protein
levels are slightly increased, and glucose levels are normal. In bacterial meningitis, the
presence of bacteria and white blood cells causes the fluid to be cloudy.
A child comes in with an upper respiratory infection and is pulling on their ear what will they
likely be diagnosed with next? - ANSWER Acute otitis media
Which information should the nurse include in discharge teaching for a client prescribed
doxycycline (Vibramycin)?
A) "Take the medication with milk to minimize gastrointestinal upset."
B) "Apply sunscreen or wear protective clothing when outdoors."
C) "Take the medication until you have no fever and feel better."
D) "Keep the remainder of the medication in case of recurrence." - ANSWER Answer: B
Which intervention is important for the nurse to perform before beginning antibiotic
therapy? - ANSWER Obtain a specimen for culture and sensitivity
The nurse is assessing the client diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. Which
clinicalmanifestations would support the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis?
1. Positive Babinski's sign and peripheral paresthesia.
2. Negative Chvostek's sign and facial tingling.
3. Positive Kernig's sign and nuchal rigidity.
4. Negative Trousseau's sign and nystagmus. - ANSWER Answer: 3
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, The nurse should observe a client with bacterial meningitis for
A. Sensory deficits
B. High blood pressure
C. Hypothermia
D. Muscle spasms - ANSWER Answer: A
Rationale: Other general manifestations related to infection are also present, such as fever,
tachycardia, headache, prostration, chills, fever, nausea, and vomiting. The client may be
irritable at first, but as the infection progresses, the sensorium often becomes clouded, and
coma may develop.
The mother of a 2-year-old child with bronchiolitis caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
asks why the child has been coughing so much. Which response by the nurse is the most
appropriate? - ANSWER "The virus causes cellular debris that creates large amounts of
mucus that stimulate the cough reflex."
If a pt has eustachian dysfunction and has a perforated tympanic membrane what will they
most likely have? - ANSWER Chronic Otitis
Which adverse effect can result if tetracycline is administered to children younger than 8
years of age?
A) Delayed growth development
B) Drug-induced neurotoxicity
C) Permanent discoloration of the teeth
D) Gastrointestinal (GI) and rectal bleeding - ANSWER Answer: C
The nurse will instruct a patient who is receiving a tetracycline antibiotic to take it using
which guideline? - ANSWER It needs to be taken with 8 oz of water.
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