The nurse understands that infants and toddlers have large heads and mobile spines, placing them at risk for which of the following:
A) Febrile seizures
B) Acceleration/deceleration injuries
C) Caput succedaneum
D) Posterior plagiocephaly
B
Response:
Acceleration/deceleration injuries are a significant risk for infants and children under 3 years of age because of their large heads and mobile spines. Febrile seizures are not related to anatomy or physiology. Caput succedaneum is an edematous area on the scalp caused by pressure of the uterus or vagina during head-first delivery. Posterior plagiocephaly is caused by early closure of the lamboid suture.
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