2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
An assessment of the skull of a normal 10-month-old baby should identify which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 10 months, the anterior fontanel typically begins to close, which is a normal developmental milestone. Closure of the posterior fontanel usually occurs by 2-3 months, making option A incorrect. Option C, overlap of cranial bones, may occur during birth but should not be present in a healthy 10-month-old as the skull should be more stabilized. Option D, ossification of sutures, progresses over time but is not fully complete at this age, making it an inaccurate choice. Thus, identifying the closure of the anterior fontanel aligns with expected developmental progress.