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Worksheetslumbar puncture procedure
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
What is the purpose of a lumbar puncture?
To collect blood samples
To assess lung function
To measure blood pressure
To collect cerebrospinal fluid
Where is a lumbar puncture procedure typically performed ?
L1 - L2
L4 - L5
L2 - L3
T1 - T2
Why lumbar puncture is performed between the lumbar vertebrae L3-L4 or L4-L5
To minimise the risk of puncturing vital organs
To access the thoracic cavity for CSF collection
To avoid interference with the spinal cord and its associated functions
To ensure optimal patient comfort during the procedure
which one is the incorrect lumbar puncture procedure
Lies on sides with straightened legs
Skin over lower back is cleaned and numbed with local anaesthesia
Needle inserted between lumbar 4 and lumbar 5
Needle is removed once done and plaster is applied
(a)
