Meningitis

Question 1

What is Meningitis?

Answer 1

Inflammation of arachnoid and pia mater of the brain/ spinal cord

Question 2

How is it transmitted?

Answer 2

Direct contact and droplet

Question 3

What are the signs and symptoms?

Answer 3

Nuchal rigidity, tachycardia, headache, nausea, and vomiting

Question 4

Meningitis can also cause _____ ____ ____

Answer 4

Increased intracranial pressure

Question 5

What two physical signs are positive?

Answer 5

Positive Kernig’s and Brudzinski

Question 6

What are the nursing interventions?

Answer 6

Monitor LOC, vitals, initiate seizure precautions, maintain isolation, elevate HOB

Question 7

What medications are prescribed?

Answer 7

Antibiotics and analgesics