Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
The nurse is measuring both the chest and head circumference during the full-term newbornÔÇÖs initial assessment. The newbornÔÇÖs father observes this and asks the nurse why both measurements are necessary. Which explanation is most accurate?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The circumference of the normal newbornÔÇÖs head is approximately 2 centimeters greater than the chest at birth. Extreme differences may indicate abnormalities like microcephalus or hydrocephalus. Head size doesnÔÇÖt predict intelligence chest size doesnÔÇÖt assess cardiac health and measurements donÔÇÖt predict adult size.