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OMSB Exam OMSB_OEN Topic 5 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for OMSB's OMSB_OEN exam
Question #: 2
Topic #: 5
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A nurse is examining a 24-month-old child with hydrocephalus for the development of later signs of hydrocephalus.

Which of the following signs the nurse would find?

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Suggested Answer: A

In a 24-month-old child with hydrocephalus, later signs of the condition include frontal bossing, which is the prominent, protruding forehead caused by the enlargement of the frontal bone. This is a characteristic feature of chronic hydrocephalus. Bulging fontanels, separated sutures, and dilated scalp veins are typically earlier signs of hydrocephalus seen in younger infants before the cranial sutures close. As the child ages, frontal bossing becomes more apparent due to prolonged intracranial pressure.


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Jimmie
4 months ago
Gotta be B, baby! Bulging fontanels are the way to go. Although, I must admit, I'm a little tempted by the dilated scalp veins. That sounds like a fun party trick.
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Pamella
4 months ago
Haha, I bet the answer is B. Bulging fontanels. What else would you expect from a child with hydrocephalus? Their head's gonna be like a balloon!
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Eric
2 months ago
A: Yes, that's true. It's important for the nurse to monitor for all these signs.
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Adelle
3 months ago
B: I heard that separated sutures can also be a sign of hydrocephalus.
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Cordelia
3 months ago
A: You're right, bulging fontanels are a common sign of hydrocephalus.
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Rex
3 months ago
Definitely B. It's a classic sign of hydrocephalus in infants.
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Wilbert
4 months ago
Yeah, I agree. It makes sense that the fontanels would bulge with increased pressure in the brain.
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Dottie
4 months ago
I think it's B too. Bulging fontanels seem like a common sign of hydrocephalus.
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Goldie
4 months ago
Hmm, I'm torn between B and C. Separated sutures could also be a sign, but I think the bulging fontanels are the most obvious giveaway.
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Julio
5 months ago
I think dilated scalp veins could be another sign to look out for.
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Raylene
5 months ago
I believe separated sutures could also be a sign of hydrocephalus.
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Mose
5 months ago
Definitely B. Bulging fontanels are a classic sign of hydrocephalus in toddlers. There's no way I'm missing that one!
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Brock
4 months ago
Yes, it's important to be vigilant and catch any signs early on.
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Annita
4 months ago
I agree, bulging fontanels are a key sign to watch for in toddlers with hydrocephalus.
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Johana
4 months ago
D) Dilated scalp veins
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Joseph
4 months ago
C) Separated sutures
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Stefany
4 months ago
B) Bulging fontanels
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Ozell
4 months ago
A) Frontal bossing
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Tiffiny
5 months ago
I agree with Yun, bulging fontanels are a sign of hydrocephalus.
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Yun
5 months ago
I think the nurse would find bulging fontanels.
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