Lumbar Tap Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Which of the following will show a low to normal Glucose? A. Viral mengingitis B. Fungal meningitis C. Parasitic meningitis D. Encephalitis
A
B.
The rest will show normal results
2
Q
Which of the following will rarely be postive in the gram staining? A. Viral mengingitis B. Fungal meningitis C. Parasitic meningitis D. Encephalitis
A
B.
The rest is negative
3
Q
Which of the following will have lymphocytes or PMNS? A. Viral mengingitis B. Fungal meningitis C. Parasitic meningitis D. Encephalitis
A
B.
The rest will present with lymphocytes
4
Q
Which of the following may have normal to increased opening pressure?
A. Viral mengingitis
B. Fungal meningitis
C. Tuberculous
D. Encephalitis
A
D.
The rest will have increased CSF pressure
5
Q
Normal CSF glucose is?
A
40-85
6
Q
Normal CSF protein is?
A
15-45
7
Q
Normal opening pressure is?
A
50-180
8
Q
Normal WBC count is?
A
<5
