Author Question: The nurse palpated the anterior fontanel of a 14-month-old infant and found that it was closed. What ... (Read 59 times)

mmm · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse palpated the anterior fontanel of a 14-month-old infant and found that it was closed. What would this finding indicate?

a. This is a normal finding.
b. This finding indicates premature closure of cranial sutures.
c. This is an abnormal finding and the child should have a developmental evaluation.
d. This is an abnormal finding and the child should have a neurological evaluation.

Question 2

The nurse inspecting the skin of a dark-skinned child notices an area that is a dusky red or violet color. This skin coloration is associated with which?

a. Cyanosis
b. Erythema
c. Vitiligo
d. Nevi

fraziera112 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The anterior fontanel should be completely closed by 12 to 18 months of age. A closed anterior fontanel at 14 months of age does not indicate premature closure of cranial sutures, is not abnormal, and does not indicate the need for a neurological examination.

Answer to Question 2

B
In dark-skinned children, erythema appears as dusky red or violet skin coloration. Cyanosis in a dark-skinned child would appear as a black coloration of the skin. Vitiligo refers to areas of depigmentation. Nevi are areas of increased pigmentation.