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A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about performing head and neck assessments of children. Which of the following statements made by the newly licensed nurse demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?

"Infants should be able to hold their head steady without support by 3 months of age."

"The posterior fontanelles close by month of age."

"An infant's lymph nodes may be large and tender at 2 months of age."

The anterior fontanelles close from 12 to 24 months of age."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Infants typically achieve head control around 4 months of age, not 3 months.

B. The posterior fontanelle usually closes by 2 to 3 months of age, not 1 month.

C. Lymph nodes in infants are usually small and non-tender, and enlarged nodes may indicate infection.

D. The anterior fontanelle generally closes between 12 and 24 months of age.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Playing with other children typically develops in later toddlerhood or preschool years (parallel play).

B. At 12 months, toddlers exhibit separation anxiety and look for their parents when they leave.

C. Noticing when others are upset typically develops closer to 18 months to 2 years.

D. Mimicking other children usually begins around 18 to 24 months.

A. "Intussusception results from the twisting of the intestine, causing a blockage in the passage of food." B. "Intussusception is a consequence of weakened abdominal muscles, allowing a portion of the intestine to bulge." C. "Intussusception occurs when one segment of the intestine slides into another, which can cut off blood supply." D. "Intussusception is a congenital condition where the layers of the intestinal wall do not form properly."

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Twisting of the intestine describes volvulus, not intussusception.

B. Weakened abdominal muscles and bulging describe hernias, not intussusception.

C. Intussusception occurs when a part of the intestine telescopes into another part, leading to obstruction and potential ischemia.

D. Intussusception is not a congenital defect related to improper intestinal wall formation.

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