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CQXA · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse assessing a child with precocious puberty will do a careful measurement of upper and lower body ratio. This ratio is best described as a comparison of which of the following measurements?

a. the distance from the top of the head to the top of the pelvic bone and from the top of the pelvic bone to the bottom of the feet
b. the width of the chest at the widest point and the pelvis at the widest point
c. a comparison of the distance from the top of the head to the top of the synthesis pubis and from the synthesis pubis to the bottom of the feet
d. a diagonal measurement from the distal end of the collarbone to the opposite pelvic bone midpoint and from that pelvic bone to the bottom of the opposite foot

Question 2

When a preschooler is watching a new show or a new video, the caregivers need to:

a. watch the new show or video with the child
b. allow extra time or play the video more than once
c. invite other children to watch this presentation in a group
d. limit viewing time to 20 minutes

recede · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Feedback
A Incorrect. The upper/lower body ratio is not best calculated from the top of the head to the top of the pelvic bone, but from the top of the head to the top of the synthesis pubis.
B Incorrect. The upper/lower body ratio is not best calculated from the width of the chest at the widest point and the pelvis at the widest point.
C Correct. The upper/lower body ratio is calculated from a measurement from the top of the head to the top of the synthesis pubis and from the synthesis pubic to the bottom of the feet.
D Incorrect. The upper/lower body ratio is not best calculated from any kind of diagonal measurements of whatever description.

Answer to Question 2

A

Feedback
A Correct. When a preschooler is watching a new show or a new video, the caregivers need to watch the new show or video with the child.
B Incorrect. When a preschooler is watching a new show or a new video, the caregivers do not need to allow extra time or play the video more than once.
C Incorrect. When a preschooler is watching a new show or a new video, the caregivers do not need to invite other children to watch this presentation in a group.
D Incorrect. When a preschooler is watching a new show or a new video, the caregivers do not need to limit viewing time to 20 minutes.