27 Questions
What should the nurse do when nodes are abnormal?
Check the area upstream of the abnormal nodes for the source of the problem
In which four areas of the body are lymph nodes accessible for examination?
Head and neck, arms, inguinal area, and axillae
A mother brings her newborn for an assessment and is concerned about the baby's head size. What is true regarding the relative proportions of the head and trunk of a newborn?
At birth, the head is one fifth the total length
What does the soft spot on a baby's head allow for during the first year of life?
Facilitation of brain growth
Which cranial nerve is responsible for facial muscles and can be damaged leading to asymmetry of palpebral fissures?
VII
If a patient is unable to differentiate between sharp and dull stimulation on both sides of her face, the nurse might suspect damage to which nerve?
Damage to trigeminal nerve
When does the triangular-shaped posterior fontanel typically close in infants?
1 to 2 months
What can asymmetry in a baby's palpebral fissures indicate?
Damage to CN VII
What is the purpose of the diamond-shaped anterior fontanel in babies?
To promote brain growth
What age does a child's head reach 90% of its final size?
3 years old
At what age does the anterior fontanel typically close?
2 months
What predominates in head growth during the fetal period?
Head growth
What may cause enhanced facial bones according to the text?
High protein diet
Why do facial bones become more noticeable with age?
Increased elasticity of facial skin
What happens to facial skin with age according to the text?
It becomes more elastic
What type of quality do migraine headaches typically have?
Throbbing
What symptom is associated with migraine headaches being relieved?
Lying down
Which type of headache is typically associated with a family history of the same problem?
Migraine headache
What is a common sign of meningeal inflammation in addition to a severe headache?
Stiff neck
Which type of headache is associated with an onset of neck stiffness and fever?
Meningeal inflammation
What common observation may lead a nurse to suspect an issue during a well-baby checkup?
Small face compared to cranium
What causes the trachea to be pushed to the unaffected side?
Aortic aneurysm
What condition is suspected when a nurse notes depressed and sunken fontanels in an infant?
Dehydration
What causes the trachea to be pulled to the affected side?
Pleural adhesions
Which of the following conditions does not affect the fontanels?
Mental retardation
What would cause tense or bulging fontanels in an infant?
Increased intracranial pressure
In an infant, what symptoms suggest chronic watery eyes, sneezing, and clear nasal drainage?
Allergic rhinitis
Learn about the significance of soft spots in a baby's skull. Understand when these soft spots are normal and when they could indicate underlying conditions like cretinism or congenital hypothyroidism. Explore how these soft spots allow for the growth of the brain during the first year of life.
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