NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - Medical Knowledge

Under what condition may the anterior frontal appear sunken to a lower level than the skull?
  1. Meningitis
  2. Hematoma
  3. Dehydration
  4. SIDS
Explanation
Answer - C - Dehydration may make the anterior frontal appear sunken to a lower level than the skull. The anterior fontanel should be level with the surface of the skull or slightly sunken and it may pulsate. With dehydration, the anterior fontanel may often fall below the level of the skull and appear sunken. The anterior fontanel should be inspected in all infants.
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