Test on Meningitis: An Overview

Question 1: Viral meningitis can be helped by antibiotic treatment.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Viral meningitis cannot be helped by antibiotic treatment.

Question 2: Viral meningitis is listed as one of the three main forms of bacterial meningitis.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that there are three main forms of bacterial meningitis: meningococcal, pneumococcal and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Viral meningitis is described as a separate type of meningitis, not a form of bacterial meningitis.

Question 3: Which of the following are listed as signs and symptoms of meningitis in adults?

A. Headache and neck stiffness

B. High-pitched cry and fretfulness

C. Drowsiness or confusion and dislike of bright lights

D. Refusing feeds and pale skin

Explanation: According to the study materials, signs and symptoms for someone with meningitis (adults) include Headache, Neck stiffness, Drowsiness or confusion, and Dislike of bright lights. High-pitched cry, fretfulness, refusing feeds, and pale skin are listed under 'What should you look for in babies?'

Question 4: Which of the following statements accurately describes bacterial meningitis according to the provided study materials?

A. It is generally more common but less serious than viral meningitis.

B. It is a rare but very serious disease that requires urgent antibiotic treatment.

C. It cannot be helped by antibiotic treatment, as it is viral in nature.

D. It always leads to permanent handicap such as deafness or brain damage.

Explanation: The study materials state that "Bacterial meningitis is quite a rare disease, but it can be very serious and requires urgent treatment with antibiotics." It also notes that "If bacterial meningitis is diagnosed early and treated promptly, most people make a complete recovery," contradicting the idea that it always leads to permanent handicap. The other options describe viral meningitis or incorrect information.

Question 5: The phonetic transcription for 'recovery' provided in the study materials indicates that the stress falls on the second syllable.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study material provides the pronunciation for 'recovery' as [ri'kavəri]. The apostrophe before 'ka' signifies that the stress is placed on the second syllable.