Which statement about measuring an infant’s head circumference is correct?
Correct answer: B. Place the tape over the maximum occipital and frontal points
- A. Place the tape below the eyebrows and under the chin
- B. Place the tape over the maximum occipital and frontal points
- C. Place the tape around the neck below the occiput
- D. Place the tape across the nose and under the lower jaw
Explanation
The tape is placed around the largest circumference of the head, passing over the most prominent part of the occiput and the frontal area above the eyebrows. Consistent positioning is needed for reliable serial measurements.
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