A mother asks the nurse when a soft spot on the baby's head will ...

[craiczarry]

A mother asks the nurse when a soft spot on the baby's head will close. The best response by the nurse is which of the following responses?
 
  a. It will close in about a year.
  b. There are two soft spots called the anterior and posterior fontanels, which will close by the time the baby is about a year old.
  c. It will close in 6 months.
  d. The soft spot you are talking about will close by 12 to 18 months of age. Another soft spot will close by 2 months.

Question 2

Cardiac abnormalities account for what percentage of all congenital malformations?
 
  a. 5 c. 20
  b. 10 d. 25

[laurnthompson]

Answer to Question 1

D

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A Incorrect. There are two soft spots, posterior and anterior; the posterior closes in about 2 months; the anterior closes in 12-18 months.
B Incorrect. There are two soft spots, posterior and anterior; the posterior closes in about 2 months; the anterior closes in 12-18 months.
C Incorrect. There are two soft spots, posterior and anterior; the posterior closes in about 2 months; the anterior closes in 12-18 months.
D Correct. There are two soft spots, posterior and anterior; the posterior closes in about 2 months; the anterior closes in 12-18 months.

Answer to Question 2

D

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A Incorrect. Cardiac abnormalities do not account for 5 of all congenital malformations.
B Incorrect. Cardiac abnormalities do not account for 10 of all congenital malformations.
C Incorrect. Cardiac abnormalities do not account for 20 of all congenital malformations.
D Correct. Cardiac abnormalities account for 25 of all congenital malformations.

[craiczarry]

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[emsimon14]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it