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Which body circumference measurement is considered important for detecting conditions like hydrocephalus or microcephaly?
Which body circumference measurement is considered important for detecting conditions like hydrocephalus or microcephaly?
- Chest circumference
- Head circumference (correct)
- Mid upper arm circumference
- Skin fold thickness
At what age does a child's weight typically double from birth weight?
At what age does a child's weight typically double from birth weight?
- 1 year
- 4th month (correct)
- 2 years
- 12 years
Which skin fold thickness is used to estimate percent body fat in children above 1 year of age?
Which skin fold thickness is used to estimate percent body fat in children above 1 year of age?
- Subscapular (correct)
- Mid-triceps
- Suprailiac
- Biceps
Which body measurement indicator suggests overweight if it precedes head circumference in infants under 6 months?
Which body measurement indicator suggests overweight if it precedes head circumference in infants under 6 months?
What is the normal range for mid-upper arm circumference reflecting muscle, subcutaneous fat, and bone?
What is the normal range for mid-upper arm circumference reflecting muscle, subcutaneous fat, and bone?
In children, which parameter is primarily affected by malnutrition if it persists for at least 6 months?
In children, which parameter is primarily affected by malnutrition if it persists for at least 6 months?
What is the typical length of a newborn at birth?
What is the typical length of a newborn at birth?
At what age does a child's height typically triple from the length at birth?
At what age does a child's height typically triple from the length at birth?
What is the weight typically at 2 years, compared to the birth weight?
What is the weight typically at 2 years, compared to the birth weight?
What does the skin fold thickness measure in children above 1 year of age?
What does the skin fold thickness measure in children above 1 year of age?
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