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1. The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which
landmark should the nurse palpate to assess the fontanels?
a. Cricoid cartilage
b. T3-T4 spinous process
c. Pubic symphysis
d. Skull sutures
Answer: d. Skull sutures
Rationale: The fontanels are the soft spots on a baby's skull
where the skull bones have not yet fully joined. Palpating
the skull sutures allows the nurse to evaluate the infant's
fontanels for size, shape, and tension.
2. A nurse is conducting an abdominal assessment on a 2-
year-old child. Which technique should the nurse use to
assess the child's liver size?
a. Palpation
b. Percussion
c. Auscultation
d. Inspection
Answer: a. Palpation
Rationale: Palpation is used to assess organ size and
abnormalities. In a child, the liver can be palpated by
placing the hand below the costal margin and pressing
gently to feel for enlargement or tenderness.
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