Question

In addition to height and weight, taking infant body measurements includes which of the following?

a Length of arms and legs
b Chest diameter
c Head circumference
d Height in the sitting position

Answer 1

Answer – C. Head Circumference

In taking the body measurements of an infant, the measurements which are taken include the following:
- Height
- Weight
- Head Circumference
- Chest circumference
- Back of neck to hip length
- Waist to ankle length
- Crotch to ankle length
- Sleeve length