ATI LPN Paediatrics nursing exam 5
ATI LPN Paediatrics nursing exam 5 ( 36 Questions)
Which diagnostic test is the most definitive test used to detect meningitis?
CBC: A CBC can indicate infection (elevated white blood cell count), but it is not specific for meningitis.
Urinalysis: Urinalysis is not relevant for diagnosing meningitis.
CT scan: A CT scan can detect complications like increased intracranial pressure but does not diagnose meningitis directly.
Lumbar puncture: A lumbar puncture allows direct analysis of CSF for glucose, protein, white blood cells, and organisms, which is definitive for diagnosing meningitis.
A. CBC: A CBC can indicate infection (elevated white blood cell count), but it is not specific for meningitis.
B. Urinalysis: Urinalysis is not relevant for diagnosing meningitis.
C. CT scan: A CT scan can detect complications like increased intracranial pressure but does not diagnose meningitis directly.
D. Lumbar puncture: A lumbar puncture allows direct analysis of CSF for glucose, protein, white blood cells, and organisms, which is definitive for diagnosing meningitis.