Meningitis

Question 1

• Which meningitis is more severe and fatal?

Answer 1

Bacterial.

Question 2

• Bacterial Meningitis?

Answer 2

Resides in throat or nasal passages. Dangerous & easily spread.

Question 3

• Viral meningitis?

Answer 3

AKA Aseptic. Limited to meninges. Produces various s/s. Caused by several infectious agents (mostly virus).

Question 4

Bacterial infections not adequately treated in persons with meningitis can also cause?

Answer 4

Aseptic meninges.

Question 5

• Hallmark S/S of meningitis?

Answer 5

STIFF NECK, fever, muscle ache, headache, confusion, photophobia

Question 6

• Nursing interventions for persons with meningitis?

Answer 6

Initiate antimicrobial therapy through IV infusion and in large doses, control seizures, reduce ICP, treat the complication, dim lights/quiet environment

Question 7

Bacterial meningitis is caused by?

Answer 7

Haemoinfluenza B, and vaccine that prevents streptococcus pneumonia.