Paediatrics

at a Glance

Lawrence Miall, Mary Rudolf, Dominic Smith

Multiple Choice: Chapter 18 Weight faltering and failure to thrive

Question 1. Which one of the following babies with IUGR (intrauterine growth retardation) has the best prognosis for growth?

(a) A baby with a genetic syndrome
(b) A baby whose birth weight is <10th centile and length on the 25th centile
(c) A baby whose weight, length and head circumference at birth are <10th centile
(d) A baby born to short parents who are themselves on the 2nd centile
(e) A baby with features of TORCH