Infants in whom cephalhematomas develop are at increased risk for
a. Infection
b. Jaundice
c. Caput succedaneum
d. Erythema toxicum
B
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A Cephalhematomas do not increase the risk for infections.
B Cephalhematomas are characterized by bleeding between the bone and its
covering, the periosteum. Because of the breakdown of the red blood cells within
a hematoma, the infants are at greater risk for jaundice.
C Caput is an edematous area on the head from pressure against the cervix.
D Erythema toxicum is a benign rash of unknown cause that consists of blotchy red
areas.
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