A New Mother Asks the Nurse When the "Soft Spot

question 16

Multiple Choice

A new mother asks the nurse when the "soft spot" on her son's head will go away.The nurse's answer is based on the knowledge that the anterior fontanel closes after birth by _____ months.

• A) 2
• B) 8
• C) 12
• D) 18

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Definitions:

Storage

Retention of information in memory for future use.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding and processing information, crucial for reasoning, guidance of decision-making, and behavior.

Sensory

Pertaining to the senses or sensation, involving the reception and transmission of stimuli.

Long-term

Pertaining to a prolonged duration, often extending over months or years.