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Final Exam: NR572 / NR 572 (Latest
Update 2025 / 2026) Advanced Acute Care Management | Week 5 - 8 | Questions and Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct – Chamberlain
Question:
What is the classic triad of meningitis symptoms?
Answer:
"Fever, nuchal rigidity, headache."
Question:
What pathogens cause bacterial meningitis?
Answer:
"S. pneumoniae, N. meningitidis, H. influenzae, L. monocytogenes."
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Question:
Common viral meningitis pathogens?
Answer:
"Enteroviruses, HSV, EBV, VZV, CMV."
Question:
Risk factors for meningitis?
Answer:
"Living in dorms, pregnancy, young/old age, immunocompromised."
Question:
Physical exam findings in meningitis?
Answer:
"Kernig's sign, Brudzinski's sign, petechial rash, altered LOC."
Question:
When is neuroimaging required before LP?
Answer:
"If elevated ICP, immunocompromised, or head trauma."
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Question:
CSF findings in bacterial meningitis?
Answer:
"↑ opening pressure, ↑ protein, ↓ glucose, PMN leukocytosis."
Question:
What differentiates encephalitis from meningitis?
Answer:
"Encephalitis affects brain tissue, not just meninges."
Question:
Classic symptoms of encephalitis?
Answer:
"Altered mental status, seizures, hallucinations, fever."
Question:
Most common cause of encephalitis?
Answer:
"Viruses (e.g., HSV, VZV, EBV, arboviruses)."
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