Groth And Development

Question 0

At birth, gear circumference is _____ compared to chest circumference.

Answer 0

Larger

Question 1

Head circumference should be assessed until what age?

Answer 1

3yrs

Question 2

At what age is a length board required?

Answer 2

0 - 24 months

Question 3

Define proximodistal

Answer 3

From the trunk to the extremities

Question 4

At what age is a child half of their adult height!

Answer 4

2 years

Question 5

What equipment should be used to measure a 24 to 36 month old child’s height?

Answer 5

Length board or a standiometer

Question 6

Define cephalocaudal

Answer 6

From head to toe

Question 7

What linear growth event happens in adolescents

Answer 7

Growth spurt

Question 8

At 6-24 months, head circumference is what size in relationship to chest circumference?

Answer 8

Equal to

Question 9

At what are does birth length roughly double

Answer 9

4 years

Question 10

What should be the focus of adolescent discipline?

Answer 10

Give freedom and choices when possible.

Save battle for the important things.

Question 11

Where does the adolescent experience rapid growth.

Answer 11

In the trunk, gonads and associated tissues

Question 12

At what age does the first tooth appear?

Answer 12

6 months

Question 13

In which age group do the limbs grow the fastest?

Answer 13

School age.

Question 14

What part of the body grows the fastest in the toddler / preschool age child?

Answer 14

Trunk

Question 15

What should a child’s weight be at 6 months in comparison to birth weight?

Answer 15

Double the birth weight.

Question 16

What should a child’s weight at 1 year be compared to his / her birth weight?

Answer 16

Triple birth weight

Question 17

During what age range is it appropriate to use a length chart?

Answer 17

Birth - 36 months

Question 18

What is the rate of growth rach year from 3 years until puberty?

Answer 18

2.5 inches

Question 19

What is the average rate of growth for the first year of life?

Answer 19

10 inches

Question 20

What are the two factors that determine birth weight?

Answer 20

Maternal nutrition and genetics.

Question 21

Which growth chart is appropriate for use when documenting linear growth for the young child who is measured laying down?

Answer 21

Length chart

Question 22

What is the average rate of growth for the 2nd year of life?

Answer 22

5 inches

Question 23

What is the average birth length

Answer 23

20

Question 24

What is the average age of breast development

Answer 24

10 years

Question 25

What is the average age for the start of puberty among boys?

Answer 25

11 years

Question 26

When does the growth spurt for adolescent boys occur?

Answer 26

Mid puberty 2 years later than girls

Question 27

At what age is a standiometer required to measure linear growth?

Answer 27

36 months or older

Question 28

What is the average age of menarche?

Answer 28

13 years

Question 29

What BMI range indicates that a child is underweight?

Answer 29

< 5 %

Question 30

What part of the body grows the fastest in infancy?

Answer 30

The head

Question 31

What body mass index indicates that a child is obese??

Answer 31

> 95%

Question 32

What BMI indicates that a child is overweight?

Answer 32

85%-95%

Question 33

What chart recommended for screening for over or underweight?

Answer 33

BMI

Question 34

What are two key factors to consider when caring for a preschooler?

Answer 34

They are people pleaders. They need a balance of limits and independence.