An IP is reviewing the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) result from a patient admitted the previous night. The CSF is cloudy and has an elevated White Blood Cell count (WBC), markedly elevated neutrophils, low glucose, and elevated protein. What type of meningitis should she suspect?

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An IP is reviewing the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) result from a patient admitted the previous night. The CSF is cloudy and has an elevated White Blood Cell count (WBC), markedly elevated neutrophils, low glucose, and elevated protein. What type of meningitis should she suspect?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Bacterial meningitis typically presents with cloudy CSF, high neutrophils, low glucose, and high protein.

Question 2 of 5

You have decided to compare your CLABSI rate to the published NHSN rate. What test will you use to compare?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: More information (e.g., sample size) is needed to choose between Chi-square or Fisher's exact.

Question 3 of 5

An assessment of internal validity and the influence of bias can be found in which section of a research study?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The discussion section typically evaluates validity and bias.

Question 4 of 5

A pediatric patient has been diagnosed with pediculosis. What is the most appropriate follow-up to prevent it from spreading to other patients or healthcare professionals

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Contact precautions for 24 hours post-treatment prevent lice transmission.

Question 5 of 5

Which antibiotic is not affected by the New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase enzyme produced by bacteria like E. coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Colistin remains effective against bacteria producing NDM-1 enzymes.

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