CH 9 ASSESSING GROWTH 2026/2027 | PEDIATRIC NURSING STUDY
GUIDE, EXAM REVIEW & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
What is the body mass index (BMI) of a patient who weighs 153 pounds and is 63 inches tall? -
Correct answer ✔✔ 27
When measuring an infant's chest circumference, it is important to position the measuring tape
at which anatomical landmark? - Correct answer ✔✔ Nipple line
To accurately measure the infant's head circumference, the measuring tape must surround
which part of the skull? - Correct answer ✔✔ Occipital protuberance
When assessing a female patient, the nurse notes that the patient's pubic hair is visibly
pigmented and curly, but sparse and localized mainly to the labia. To which Tanner stage does
this patient belong? - Correct answer ✔✔ Stage 3
Tanner stage 3 is sparse, dark, visibly pigmented, curly pubic hair on the labia.
What is the average age for menarche? - Correct answer ✔✔ 12 years
12 to 13 years is the average age at menarche.
Match the description with the appropriate Tanner stage for male sexual development. - Correct
answer ✔✔ Stage 1- Testes, scrotum, and penis same size and shape as in the young child
Stage 2- Enlargement of scrotum and testes. The skin of the scrotum becomes redder, thinner,
and wrinkled.
GUIDE, EXAM REVIEW & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
What is the body mass index (BMI) of a patient who weighs 153 pounds and is 63 inches tall? -
Correct answer ✔✔ 27
When measuring an infant's chest circumference, it is important to position the measuring tape
at which anatomical landmark? - Correct answer ✔✔ Nipple line
To accurately measure the infant's head circumference, the measuring tape must surround
which part of the skull? - Correct answer ✔✔ Occipital protuberance
When assessing a female patient, the nurse notes that the patient's pubic hair is visibly
pigmented and curly, but sparse and localized mainly to the labia. To which Tanner stage does
this patient belong? - Correct answer ✔✔ Stage 3
Tanner stage 3 is sparse, dark, visibly pigmented, curly pubic hair on the labia.
What is the average age for menarche? - Correct answer ✔✔ 12 years
12 to 13 years is the average age at menarche.
Match the description with the appropriate Tanner stage for male sexual development. - Correct
answer ✔✔ Stage 1- Testes, scrotum, and penis same size and shape as in the young child
Stage 2- Enlargement of scrotum and testes. The skin of the scrotum becomes redder, thinner,
and wrinkled.
