Main reason for the procedure of a Lumbar Puncture
What is the collection of Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) for laboratory analysis
100
Up to 25% of people that partake in the procedure develop this
What is a post-lumbar puncture headache
100
This disease is defined by inflammation of the membrane covering the brain and spinal cord. It may be viral, bacterial, or fungal.
What is Meningitis
200
The overall disorder Lumbar Puncture is used for
What is a Neurological Disorder
200
The contrast "agent" used during the procedure
What is Iodine
200
Measurement of the ________
What is Pressure of Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF)
200
The first and albeit important information to gather before a LP procedure
What is an allergy
200
This disease process is potentially fatal as it causes severe problems with the brain and many other organs.
HINT: acetylsalicylic acid given to children may cause this
What is Reye Syndrome
300
This must be done before invasive procedures such as a LP is initiated
What is obtaining Informed Consent
300
Post-operatively the nurse must do this common recording to ensure adequate fluid intake
What is monitor intake and output (I&O)
300
The use of these general groups of medications helps aide in pain relief
What is Spinal Anesthetics and Chemotherapy drugs
300
This contraindication in certain clients will cause a rapid decrease in pressure within the CSF during the procedure, eventually leading to brain herniation
What is Increased Intracranial Pressure
300
This condition is when pressure in the Subarachnoid Space is elevated for an "UNKOWN" (idiot to the pathology....) reason
What is Idiopathic Intracranial Pressure (Pseudotumor Cerebri)
400
The client must do this before the procedure before they will be mandated to stay in bed post-procedure for at least 1 hour
What is Empty the Bladder
400
To replace CSF obtained from the collection (or from leakage), the nurse encourages the patient to do this
What is drink or recommend the intake of fluids
400
The injection of dyes or radioactive substances is used for ________
What is making diagnostic images of the fluid's flow
400
This risk may have clients complain of pain "radiating" to their legs from what area
What is pain in the Lower Back
400
This disease is defined as an inflammation of the brain that is usually caused by a virus
What is Encephalitis
500
Unless contraindicated, the client/patient must be in this position during and after the procedure
What is Lateral Recumbent, having the client draw knees up to abdomen and chin down.
Supine post-operatively
500
This is done for the purpose of deciding whether or not there was leakage of CSF during or after the procedure
What is monitor vital signs, headache, and/or neurological signs
500
Can possibly aid in the treatment of this
What is Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
500
This risk is a major concern because of the possibility of it entering the epidural space
What is Bleeding
500
This disease is caused by postponing treatment or ignoring symptoms of a sexually transmitted disease/infection