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What is the recommended technique for measuring an infant's chest circumference?
What is the recommended technique for measuring an infant's chest circumference?
- Firmly wrap the measuring tape around the chest causing a visible indentation of the skin.
- Wrap the measuring tape firmly around the chest without causing a skin indentation. (correct)
- Read the measurement at any random point during inspiration or expiration.
- Place the measuring tape loosely around the chest to ensure comfort for the infant.
When should the chest circumference measurement be read?
When should the chest circumference measurement be read?
- At the peak of inspiration.
- Immediately after inspiration.
- Midway between inspiration and expiration. (correct)
- At the peak of expiration.
At what age may an infant's head circumference equal or exceed the chest circumference by 2 cm (0.75 inches)?
At what age may an infant's head circumference equal or exceed the chest circumference by 2 cm (0.75 inches)?
- Until 2 years of age.
- After 2 years of age.
- Between 5 months and 2 years of age.
- Until 5 months of age. (correct)
What should be considered if an infant's head circumference is smaller than the chest circumference?
What should be considered if an infant's head circumference is smaller than the chest circumference?
Why does the chest circumference exceed the head circumference after 2 years of age?
Why does the chest circumference exceed the head circumference after 2 years of age?
How is gestational age of a newborn usually determined?
How is gestational age of a newborn usually determined?
Which measurement is compared with chest circumference when there is a suspected problem with head size?
Which measurement is compared with chest circumference when there is a suspected problem with head size?
What is the purpose of the Ballard Gestational Age Assessment Tool?
What is the purpose of the Ballard Gestational Age Assessment Tool?
When is the Ballard assessment most accurate for extremely preterm newborns?
When is the Ballard assessment most accurate for extremely preterm newborns?
What gestational ages are considered term based on the text?
What gestational ages are considered term based on the text?
What percentage of infants were born prematurely in the United States in 2006?
What percentage of infants were born prematurely in the United States in 2006?
When is an infant considered postterm?
When is an infant considered postterm?
What can be determined once gestational age is assigned to a newborn?
What can be determined once gestational age is assigned to a newborn?
What action is taken within the first 36 hours of birth to establish or confirm the baby's gestational age?
What action is taken within the first 36 hours of birth to establish or confirm the baby's gestational age?
What percentile range classifies an infant as appropriate for gestational age according to the Fenton Growth Chart?
What percentile range classifies an infant as appropriate for gestational age according to the Fenton Growth Chart?
What percentage of infants are classified as small for gestational age based on the Fenton Growth Chart percentiles?
What percentage of infants are classified as small for gestational age based on the Fenton Growth Chart percentiles?
Which health problems are small for gestational age full-term infants at increased risk for?
Which health problems are small for gestational age full-term infants at increased risk for?
What is the general time frame until which the Fenton Growth Chart is recommended for tracking premature growth?
What is the general time frame until which the Fenton Growth Chart is recommended for tracking premature growth?
What percentile range classifies an infant as large for gestational age based on the Fenton Growth Chart?
What percentile range classifies an infant as large for gestational age based on the Fenton Growth Chart?
What is the increased risk associated with infants classified as small for gestational age?
What is the increased risk associated with infants classified as small for gestational age?
In 2014, what percentage of infants were born at low birth weight?
In 2014, what percentage of infants were born at low birth weight?
