Growth Charts Flashcards
1
Q
height measurement is recorded to the nearest complete centimetre with one decimal place. true or false?
A
false
nearest complete millimetre to one decimal place
2
Q
shoes must be removed for height measurement. True or false?
A
true
3
Q
is height measured on inspiration or expiration?
A
expiration
4
Q
what do birth centile charts show?
A
child’s size compared with children of the same age & sex
5
Q
what measurement is the best indicator of thinness/fatness in children over 2 yrs old?
A
BMI
6
Q
what is a normal BMI for children in terms of centiles?
A
25th - 75th centile
7
Q
which BMI gentile is considered overweight?
A
over 91st centile
8
Q
the more obese you are the faster you grow. true or false?
A
true generally
