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What is the recommended frequency for measuring a baby's head circumference, length, and weight during the first year of life?
What is the maximum percentage of body weight that a newborn can lose after birth?
What measurements should be taken for babies?
What is the definition of a term baby?
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At what intervals should measurements be taken for babies?
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What is failure to thrive related to?
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What do growth charts describe?
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What do growth charts describe?
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What percentage of infants with failure to thrive will have significant organic disease?
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What is a term baby?
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What is the maximum amount of weight a baby can lose after birth that is considered normal?
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What is faltering growth related to?
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When should investigations be undertaken for failure to thrive?
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What is failure to thrive related to?
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Are there different growth charts available for different conditions?
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How much weight can a baby lose after birth?
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What is the effect of failure to thrive on long-term growth and cognition?
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When should investigations be undertaken for failure to thrive?
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What is failure to thrive related to?
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Study Notes
- Babies should be measured for head circumference, length, and weight.
- Measurements should be taken at birth, 1 week, and at 2, 3, 4, and 12 months.
- Growth charts describe optimal growth, not average growth.
- A term baby is born on or after 37 weeks gestation.
- There are different growth charts available for sex, preterm, and Down's syndrome.
- Babies can lose up to 10% of their body weight after birth, which is normal.
- Failure to thrive is related to undernutrition and represents a spectrum of weight gain patterns.
- Failure to thrive affects long-term growth and may have a small effect on cognition.
- Investigations should not be routinely undertaken in primary care for failure to thrive.
- Catch up growth can be expected within 4-8 weeks if the cause is related to diet and feeding behavior.
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Test your knowledge on infant growth and development with this informative quiz. From measuring head circumference to understanding growth charts, this quiz covers essential topics to help you assess the health and wellbeing of a newborn. Discover key terms such as term baby, failure to thrive, and catch up growth, and learn when to seek medical attention. Whether you're a new parent or a healthcare professional, this quiz is a valuable resource for anyone interested in infant growth and development.
