Question 214 · LEK · Cross-cutting topics
Lumbar puncture is contraindicated when the following conditions are present:
1) bradycardia;
2) impaired coagulation;
3) cardio-respiratory insufficiency;
4) tachypnea;
5) high fever;
6) opisthotonus.
The correct answer is:
2) impaired coagulation;
3) cardio-respiratory insufficiency;
4) tachypnea;
5) high fever;
6) opisthotonus.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3.
- B. 2,3,4.
- C. 1,3,5,6.
- D. 2,3,5.
- E. all the above.
Hint
Think of situations in which the puncture or positioning could cause herniation, bleeding or cardiorespiratory collapse.
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