Meningitis is assessed by which of the following after blood ...

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Meningitis is assessed by which of the following after blood tests and a physical assessment are completed?
 
  1. Lumbar puncture
   2. Urine tests
   3. Kernig's sign and Brudzinski's sign
   4. Physical examination

Question 2

As the school nurse, you receive a call from a mother who says her daughter has head lice. What information should you tell her?
 
  1. Distinguish nits from dandruff. Nits are firmly attached to the hair shaft.
   2. Treat with pediculicide shampoo and repeat in seven days.
   3. Toys and clothes can be tied up in a bag for two weeks.
   4. All of the above

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Usually done after blood tests and a physical assessment
2. Blood tests are done prior to the lumbar puncture. Urine tests are not.
3. Usually the second assessment done for the disease
4. Usually the first assessment done for the disease

Answer to Question 2

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1. Identification of nits needs to be made.
2. The shampoo will help treat and kill the nits and eggs.
3. All things the child has been exposed too should be wrapped up to prevent the spread of lice.
4. All of the above statements are caregiver education that you would share.