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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?

At birth, 1 week, and at 2, 3, 4, and 12 months (correct)
At birth only
Every month
Every 6 months

What is the maximum percentage of body weight that a newborn can lose after birth?

5%
20%
15%
10% (correct)

What measurements should be taken for babies?

None of the above
Head circumference, length, and weight (correct)
Blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature
Weight, height, and age

What is the definition of a term baby?

A baby born on or after 37 weeks gestation (A) Signup and view all the answers

At what intervals should measurements be taken for babies?

At birth, 1 week, and at 2, 3, 4, and 12 months (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is failure to thrive related to?

Undernutrition (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do growth charts describe?

Optimal growth (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do growth charts describe?

Optimal growth (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of infants with failure to thrive will have significant organic disease?

5-10% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a term baby?

A baby born on or after 37 weeks gestation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum amount of weight a baby can lose after birth that is considered normal?

10% (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is faltering growth related to?

Slow growth (D) Signup and view all the answers

When should investigations be undertaken for failure to thrive?

A full history and examination should be performed before deciding on investigations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is failure to thrive related to?

Undernutrition (A) Signup and view all the answers

Are there different growth charts available for different conditions?

Yes, for sex, preterm, and Down's syndrome (D) Signup and view all the answers

How much weight can a baby lose after birth?

Up to 10% of their body weight (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of failure to thrive on long-term growth and cognition?

Small effect (B) Signup and view all the answers

When should investigations be undertaken for failure to thrive?

Routinely in primary care (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is failure to thrive related to?

Undernutrition (C) Signup and view all the answers

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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.