Quiz Question #2 Quiz Question #3 Bacterial meningitis can be caused by a variet

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Quiz Question #2 Quiz Question #3 Bacterial meningitis can be caused by a variety of invasive organisms. Infection by which of the following causative organisms is commonly manifested by a diffuse petechial or purpuric rash and is considered a medical emergency? Which of the following is considered an early sign of increased intracranial pressure? Bradycardia Irritability irregular respirations Sluggish pupillary response Neisseria meningitides Streptococcus pneumoniae Haemophilus influenza type 8 Escherichia coli

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2. Sluggish Pupillary response: a Sluggish pupillary reaction that does not respond to changes in light is an early symptom of increased ICP.

3. Neisseria meningitides: Patients have increased the risk of infection with Neisseria meningitides present symptoms such as fever, and petechial rash.

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