When performing dermatologic examination, the clinician should ...

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When performing dermatologic examination, the clinician should recognize that a darkened area of skin in the sacral region is called:
 
  A. Spina bifida occulta
  B. Mongolian spot
  C. Nevus flammeus
  D. Caf au lait spot

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding growth and development of a child?
 
  A. Average head circumference of an infant under 6 months is 13 to 14 inches
  B. The head circumference generally increases by a half inch per month during the first 6 months
  C. A child's weight typically doubles by 4 to 6 months
  D. All of the above

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
When evaluating the skin of a child, ask about birthmarks, lesions, and skin conditions. Common birthmarks are:
 Stork bites commonly appear on eyelids, nasolabial area, or nape of neck, and usually disappear by 12 months.
 Nevus flammeus (port-wine stain) is pinkish-red in color and grows as the child grows.
 Strawberry nevus (raised hemangioma) may not be present at birth; it usually starts out as a grayish-white area and later becomes red and raised; most resolve spontaneously by age 10.
 Mongolian spots are usually seen in newborns of African American, Latin, or Asian descent; they are generally found in the sacral or gluteal region.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The following trends are generalizations that can be used as rules of thumb in assessing pediatric growth and development. An average American newborn weighs around 7 pounds and is 20 to 21 inches long. The average head circumference of an American newborn is 13 to 14 inches, with a chest circumference of 2 cm less than that of the head. The head circumference generally increases by a half inch per month during the first 6 months of life and a quarter inch per month during the second 6 months.

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