1. The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which

landmark should the nurse palpate to assess the fontanels?

a. Cricoid cartilage

b. T3-T4 spinous process

c. Pubic symphysis

d. Skull sutures

Answer: d. Skull sutures

Rationale: The fontanels are the soft spots on a baby's skull

where the skull bones have not yet fully joined. Palpating

the skull sutures allows the nurse to evaluate the infant's

fontanels for size, shape, and tension.

2. A nurse is conducting an abdominal assessment on a 2-

year-old child. Which technique should the nurse use to

assess the child's liver size?

a. Palpation

b. Percussion

c. Auscultation

d. Inspection

Answer: a. Palpation

Rationale: Palpation is used to assess organ size and

abnormalities. In a child, the liver can be palpated by

placing the hand below the costal margin and pressing

gently to feel for enlargement or tenderness.

3. During a pediatric respiratory assessment, the nurse