Which Indicates a Measurement That Contributes to Failure to Thrive

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which indicates a measurement that contributes to failure to thrive (FTT) among infants and children?​

• A) ​Length for age < 85th percentile
• B) ​BMI < 10th percentile
• C) ​Weight < 75% of median weight for age
• D) ​Weight < 50% of median weight for height
• E) ​Head circumference less than 15th percentile

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Definitions:

Fee-For-Service

A payment model where services are unbundled and paid for separately, commonly used in healthcare.

Point-Of-Service

A term used in healthcare to describe the location and moment when a patient receives medical services or treatment.

ICD-10 Codes

A globally used system of codes for diagnoses and procedures maintained by the World Health Organization, aiding in health management and billing.

Morbidity

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