NCLEX-RN Meningitis Cue Pattern Recognition Flashcards

What are the three signs in the classic triad of meningitis?

Which assessment finding describes a positive Brudzinski sign?

Which assessment finding indicates a positive Kernig sign?

Aside from fever and neck stiffness, what are two early subjective symptoms of meningitis?

In a patient with meningitis symptoms, which skin finding requires immediate emergency intervention for suspected meningococcemia?

Select the correct CSF findings for bacterial meningitis:

Select the correct CSF findings for viral (aseptic) meningitis:

A nurse is admitting a client with suspected bacterial meningitis. Which action is the highest priority?

What are three signs indicating worsening status or increased ICP in a meningitis patient?

Name three distinct clinical cues of meningitis in an infant (under 2 years).