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notis

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The nurse is using calipers to measure skin-fold thickness over the triceps muscle in a school-age child. What is the purpose of doing this?
 
  a. To measure body fat
  b. To measure muscle mass
  c. To determine arm circumference
  d. To determine accuracy of weight measurement

Question 2

A nurse notes that a 10-month-old infant has a larger head circumference than chest. The nurse interprets this as a normal finding because the head and chest circumference become equal at which age?
 
  a. 1 month
  b. 6 to 9 months
  c. 1 to 2 years
  d. 2 1/2 to 3 years


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ky860224

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

ANS: A
Measurement of skin-fold thickness is an indicator of body fat. Arm circumference is an indirect measure of muscle mass. The accuracy of weight measurement should be verified with a properly balanced scale. Body fat is just one indicator of weight.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Head circumference begins larger than chest circumference. Between ages 1 and 2 years, they become approximately equal. Head circumference is larger than chest circumference before age 1. Chest circumference is larger than head circumference at 2 1/2 to 3 years.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Gracias!

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