CNS Infection/Meningeal Irritation/ ICP

Question 1

7 Signs of CNS Infection/Meningeal Irritation

Answer 1

1. Neck Mobility
2. Kernig’s Sign
3. Brudzinski’s Sign
4. Irritability
5. Slowed Mental Function
6. Altered Vital Signs
7. Generalized Weakness

Question 2

Are CNS infection signs focal or global?

Answer 2

Global

Question 3

Neck Mobility Test

Answer 3

When you flex neck to chest, there i slimitation/guarding of flexion

Question 4

Kernig’s Sign

Answer 4

Flex hip and knee to chest and then extend knee. If hurts then meningeal irriation. If Bilateral, then hamstrings

Question 5

Brudzinski Sign

Answer 5

Flex neck to chest, if causes flexion of hips and knees (drawing up), then meningeal irritation

Question 6

8 Signs of ICP

Answer 6

1. Altered LOC
2. Altered Vital Signs
3. Headache
4. Vomiting (irritationo f CN X)
5. Pupillary Changes (CN III)
6. Papilledema at entrance to eye
7. Progressive impairment of motor function
8. Seizures

Question 7

What type of respiration is common with increased ICP?

Answer 7

Cheyne-Stokes