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A child's weight is at the 97th percentile according to the CDC growth chart. What does this indicate?
A child's weight is at the 97th percentile according to the CDC growth chart. What does this indicate?
- The child's weight is within the normal range.
- The child's weight is higher than 97% of other children of the same age and sex. (correct)
- The child's weight is lower than 97% of other children of the same age and sex.
- The child's growth is failing to thrive.
On a CDC growth chart, a healthy weight range for a child mostly falls between which percentiles?
On a CDC growth chart, a healthy weight range for a child mostly falls between which percentiles?
- 5th–95th percentile (correct)
- 1st–99th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- 10th–90th percentile
What situation, based on CDC growth chart data, should raise the most concern?
What situation, based on CDC growth chart data, should raise the most concern?
- Consistent tracking at the 80th percentile for height.
- A steady drop in weight percentile from 70th to 30th over 6 months. (correct)
- Consistent tracking at the 60th percentile for weight.
- Tracking consistently along the 10th percentile for height.
If an infant's weight falls below the 3rd percentile, and their height is at the 25th percentile, what condition is MOST suggested by these findings?
If an infant's weight falls below the 3rd percentile, and their height is at the 25th percentile, what condition is MOST suggested by these findings?
Which factor would be LEAST relevant when assessing a child for Failure to Thrive (FTT)?
Which factor would be LEAST relevant when assessing a child for Failure to Thrive (FTT)?
A child who was previously tracking at the 60th percentile for weight now consistently measures at the 15th percentile. What is the MOST appropriate initial step?
A child who was previously tracking at the 60th percentile for weight now consistently measures at the 15th percentile. What is the MOST appropriate initial step?
What is the MOST important reason for using standardized growth charts when assessing a child's development?
What is the MOST important reason for using standardized growth charts when assessing a child's development?
Which of the following data points is LEAST helpful when evaluating possible Failure to Thrive (FTT) in a 12-month-old infant?
Which of the following data points is LEAST helpful when evaluating possible Failure to Thrive (FTT) in a 12-month-old infant?
A baby is born at the 50th percentile for weight. At their 6-month checkup, their weight is at the 10th percentile. What is the best course of action?
A baby is born at the 50th percentile for weight. At their 6-month checkup, their weight is at the 10th percentile. What is the best course of action?
Which scenario is LEAST indicative of potential 'Failure to Thrive' in an infant?
Which scenario is LEAST indicative of potential 'Failure to Thrive' in an infant?
A child with cystic fibrosis is MOST likely to experience failure to thrive due to which mechanism?
A child with cystic fibrosis is MOST likely to experience failure to thrive due to which mechanism?
Which of the following is a PRIMARY goal when addressing Failure to Thrive (FTT) in a young child?
Which of the following is a PRIMARY goal when addressing Failure to Thrive (FTT) in a young child?
When using a CDC growth chart, a child whose height is at the 3rd percentile is shorter than what percentage of children of the same age and sex?
When using a CDC growth chart, a child whose height is at the 3rd percentile is shorter than what percentage of children of the same age and sex?
What is the MOST appropriate initial intervention for a child diagnosed with Failure to Thrive (FTT) due to inadequate caloric intake?
What is the MOST appropriate initial intervention for a child diagnosed with Failure to Thrive (FTT) due to inadequate caloric intake?
Which scenario presents the GREATEST concern for potential Failure to Thrive (FTT) in a six-month-old infant?
Which scenario presents the GREATEST concern for potential Failure to Thrive (FTT) in a six-month-old infant?
What underlying cause should a doctor FIRST consider when diagnosing Failure to Thrive in a young child?
What underlying cause should a doctor FIRST consider when diagnosing Failure to Thrive in a young child?
A child's weight is at the 2nd percentile for their age. What action should the pediatrician take FIRST?
A child's weight is at the 2nd percentile for their age. What action should the pediatrician take FIRST?
Which strategy is LEAST helpful in promoting catch-up growth in a child with failure to thrive?
Which strategy is LEAST helpful in promoting catch-up growth in a child with failure to thrive?
An infant at 9 months is diagnosed with Failure to Thrive. Besides nutritional support, assessing which factor is MOST critical for comprehensive care?
An infant at 9 months is diagnosed with Failure to Thrive. Besides nutritional support, assessing which factor is MOST critical for comprehensive care?
What step might a healthcare provider take when failure to thrive is suspected due to parental misunderstanding of feeding cues?
What step might a healthcare provider take when failure to thrive is suspected due to parental misunderstanding of feeding cues?
Flashcards
CDC Growth Chart
CDC Growth Chart
A visual tool using percentiles to compare a child's height and weight to their peers.
5th–95th Percentile
5th–95th Percentile
The normal range on a growth chart. Most children fall within this range.
Growth Chart Red Flags
Growth Chart Red Flags
Sudden drop in percentile or consistently above the 95th percentile on a growth chart. Requires investigation.
Failure to Thrive (FTT)
Failure to Thrive (FTT)
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Study Notes
- CDC Growth Charts use percentiles to compare a child’s height and weight to other children of the same age and sex.
- A normal range is defined as measurements falling between the 5th and 95th percentiles.
- Red flags include a sudden drop in percentile or consistently being above the 95th percentile.
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