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1. While inspecting a newborns head, the nurse identifies a swelling of the scalp that does not cross the suture line. How would the nurse refer to this finding when documenting? a. Molding b. Caput succedaneum c. Cephalohematoma d. Enlarged fontanelle ANS: C A cephalohematoma is caused by a collection of blood beneath the periosteum of the cranial bone. It does not cross the suture line. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 286 TOP: Newborn AssessmentHead KEY: Nursing Process ...

REVIEW FOR CUMULATIVE EXAM AND FOR HESI – 304 – The list below should help you frame your studying. It is not considered exhaustive, just a helpful guide. The written physical exam was an excellent review of the complete assessment. Vital signs – there are always questions on HESI about when to take a rectal vs axillary – and how to do so. Pulse pressure, pulse deficit, how to size a BP cuff, what the BP numbers mean, apical pulse. BMI – normal, abnormal. Study your fundamentals text...