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Chapter 8
Growth and Development
Question | Answer |
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The average infant loses 10% of its birthweight but should regain that weight by what age? | 3 weeks |
When should a child be double their birthweight | by 5 months |
When should a child be triple their birthweight | 1 year |
What is the average length of a newborn | 50cm |
How much should length increase by age 1 | 50% |
How much should length increase by age 4 | 100% |
How much should length increase by age 13 | 300% |
Low birthweight is defined as? | Less than 2500 g |
Extremely low birthweight is defined as? | Less than 1000g |
What is the normal head circumference | 35 cm |