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Fontanelles, which are openings in the skulls of newborns that allow brain expansion, close when the child is at approximately what age?
 
  a. 34 months of age
  b. 1820 months of age
  c. 3 years of age
  d. 1 year of age

Question 2

A mother brings her 3-year-old son into the aid room. She says he has a low grade fever and seems to be having slight difficulty breathing. Which of the statements by the mother would make you think the child may have croup?
 
  a. Last night, he had a barking-like cough.
  b. There are times when he continually drools.
  c. When I turn the air conditioner on, he gets more short of breath.
  d. He has a rash on his chest.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a



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