A Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital to Rule Out

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the hospital to rule out the possibility of bacterial meningitis.Which test will be most helpful in diagnosing this condition?

• A) Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
• B) Myelography
• C) Cerebral angiography
• D) Lumbar puncture for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis and culture

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nerves

The nerves that are outside the brain and spinal cord, which connect the central nervous system to limbs and organs.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain, through the vertebral canal, facilitating neural communication between the brain and the body.

Endocrine Dysfunction

Abnormal functioning of the endocrine glands, which can affect hormone production and cause various health issues.

Bacterial Meningitis

A severe infection of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, characterized by symptoms like fever, headache, and a stiff neck, and caused by various types of bacteria.