Growth & Development · NEET PG Preparation Paediatrics
During a routine physical examination of a 2-year-old child, the pediatrician measures the head circumference. Which of the following represents the…
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During a routine physical examination of a 2-year-old child, the pediatrician measures the head circumference. Which of the following represents the approximate head circumference of a normal term infant at birth and the expected increase in the first year of life?
- A.Birth: 25 cm; First year increase: 5 cm
- B.Birth: 35 cm; First year increase: 12 cmCorrect answer
- C.Birth: 45 cm; First year increase: 15 cm
- D.Birth: 50 cm; First year increase: 20 cm
Solution
The average head circumference at birth is approximately 35 cm. It increases by about 12 cm during the first year of life (about 8 cm in the first 6 months and 4 cm in the next 6 months), reaching approximately 47 cm at 1 year of age.
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