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RRMR

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The nurse is using the NCHS growth chart for an African-American child. The nurse should consider that:
 
  a. This growth chart should not be used.
  b. Growth patterns of African-American children are the same as for all other ethnic groups.
  c. A correction factor is necessary when the NCHS growth chart is used for non-Caucasian ethnic groups.
  d. The NCHS charts are accurate for U.S. African-American children.

Question 2

Which tool measures body fat most accurately?
 
  a. Stadiometer c. Cloth tape measure
  b. Calipers d. Paper or metal tape measure


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The NCHS growth charts can serve as reference guides for all racial or ethnic groups. U.S. African American-children were included in the sample population. The growth chart can be used with the perspective that different groups of children have varying normal distributions on the growth curves. No correction factor exists.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Calipers are used to measure skin-fold thickness, which is an indicator of body fat content. Stadiometers are used to measure height. Cloth tape measures should not be used because they can stretch. Paper or metal tape measures can be used for recumbent lengths and other body measurements that must be made.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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