Normal Growth And Assesment Flashcards
1
Q
What is the fastest period of growth?
A
The fetal phase
2
Q
How much influence to eventual height does the infantile phase have?
A
15%.
3
Q
Define faltering growth?
A
Inadequate weight gain during the infantile phase
4
Q
How much influence does the childhood phase have over eventual height?
A
40%.
5
Q
How much does the pubertal growth spurt add to height??
A
15%.
6
Q
What measurements are cause for concern?
A
Below the 0.4th or above the 99.6th centiles
