Full 2L QBank
Pediatrics Malnutrition 9f9b6ee0

All of the following are used to assess the mid-upper arm circumference except?

A
Bangle test
B
Shakir tape method
C
Quac stick
D
Harpenden calliper
High-Yield Explanation
Harpenden calliper is used to measure skinfold thickness which is an indication of subcutaneous fat. The other three are used to measure the mid-upper arm circumference. The Shakir tape is used to measure mid-upper arm circumference. It has three coloured zones corresponding to various levels of wasting * In bangle test, a bangle with an internal diameter of 4 cm is passed above the elbow. In severe malnutrition, it can be passed above the elbow, in normal children it cannot. * QUACK stick - Quaker arm circumference measuringstick. It is a measure of expected Mid-arm circumference that would be expected for a given height

Related Pediatrics MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now