Heres the answer to todays #NCLEX Mastery Question of the Day! A newborn baby is diagnosed with a neural tube defect, specifically, meningocele. Which of the following definitions most accurately describes meningocele? D. Out-pouching of the meninges through the cranium or vertebrae •A meningocele, a type of spina bifida, is a sac that contains meninges and CSF protruding outside the vertebrae. The spinal cord is not involved and, therefore, there is usually no long-term neurological damage. •The meningocele appears as a protruding mass at the center of the lumbar region. The protrusion may be covered by a layer of skin or only a clear dura matter. •Myelomeningocele is a herniation of the spinal cord, meninges, and CSF into a sac that protrudes through a defect in the vertebral arch. The nerves are often exposed and at risk for developing meningitis.
Posted on: Tue, 06 May 2014 22:30:01 +0000