Meningococcal Disease and Meningococcal Meningitis
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 point(s)The following statements relate to the epidemiology and pathophysiology of Neisseria Meningitidis. Which statement is correct?
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 point(s)Which of the following observations would be concerning in an awake 4-year-old child with a non blanching petechial rash, who has had 2 x 20 mls/kg fluid boluses and antibiotics?
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 point(s)A 1-year-old child presents with a fever and irritability. Which one of the following is a recognised early clinical feature of meningococcal septicaemia?
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 point(s)Which statement is true regarding scoring systems for meningococcal disease or meningococcal meningitis?
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 point(s)Which investigation would not be indicated early in the management of a stable patient suspected to have invasive meningococcal disease (IMD)?
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 point(s)A 10-week-old baby presents unwell with a petechial rash. Initial observations were HR 165, CRT 5 seconds, poor volume pulse, cold limbs, responding to pain.
In the last 20 minutes, IO cefotaxime 50 mg/kg and ampicillin have been administered. 40 ml/kg of sodium chloride 0.9% bolus has been given. No intravenous access is available.
Currently, temperature is 38.5 degrees Celsius, CRT 4 seconds, HR 140, BP 80/50, RR 36, Peripheral oxygen saturation 92%.
Which of the following actions would you not be considering at this stage?
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 point(s)A 15-year-old Asian male presents with temp 37.8°C, headache, is uncooperative and very agitated, HR 45-55 sinus rhythm, BP 169/100, saturations 95%. He has no significant past medical history apart from recent episode of vomiting and loose motions. Blood glucose 7.0.
In order to manage this patient what needs to be done?
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 point(s)Contraindications to lumbar puncture in an unwell 5-year-old child with suspected meningococcal disease include…
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 point(s)Poor prognostic factors at presentation for children with IMD include?
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 point(s)Antibiotic prophylaxis is not required for which of the following?
Select one or more options.
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