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    Anthropometric Measurements and Weighing Checklist

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    This document provides a procedure checklist for anthropometric measurements and weighing of newborns. It details 31 steps for preparing, positioning, and accurately measuring a newborn's weight, head circumference, chest circumference, abdominal circumference, mid-arm circumference, and length. The measurements are then recorded.

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    This document provides a procedure checklist for anthropometric measurements and weighing of newborns. It details 31 steps for preparing, positioning, and accurately measuring a newborn's weight, head circumference, chest circumference, abdominal circumference, mid-arm circumference, and length. The measurements are then recorded.

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    This document provides a procedure checklist for anthropometric measurements and weighing of newborns. It details 31 steps for preparing, positioning, and accurately measuring a newborn's weight, head circumference, chest circumference, abdominal circumference, mid-arm circumference, and length. The measurements are then recorded.

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    Republic of the Philippines

    CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES


    Nabua, Camarines Sur
    COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

    Name of Student: __________________________________ Grade: ________________

    Year and Section: __________________________________ Date: _________________

    PROCEDURE CHECKLIST

    ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS AND WEIGHING

    Instruction: Below is the grading scale which will be used in rating your performance.
    5 - Excellent - 95-100
    4 - Very Satisfactory - 88-94
    3 - Satisfactory - 82-87
    2 - Fair - 76-81
    1 - Needs Practice - 70-75

    Definition: Anthropometric measurements and weighing are used to assess newborn size
    against standards and identify nutritional risk.

    Materials:
     Tape measure
     Weighing scale
     Drop light
     Baby wrap
     Surgical gloves

    Procedure:
    Preparation: 5 4 3 2 1 Remarks
    1. Prepare articles completely.
    1. 2. Explain the procedure.
    3. Provide for privacy.
    4. Perform hand hygiene, and observe other
    appropriate infection control procedures.
    5. Place the newborn on a supine position.
    6. Check that the scale is on a flat, level
    surface, with no obstructions.
    7. With the scale empty, ensure that the 0
    figure appears on display.
    Procedure:
    Weighing
    8. The baby should be naked before placed
    on the scale. Remove any clothing worn by
    the baby. An incandescent light bulb can be
    positioned over the scale to warm the surface

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    Nabua, Camarines Sur
    COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

    of the scale, making it more comfortable for


    the baby.
    9. Carefully place the baby on the scale while
    supporting the occipital area and the
    buttocks. Wait for the baby to settle, until a
    stable weight is measured.
    10. When the display freezes, read and record
    the weight.
    11. Carefully remove the baby from the scale
    and place back into the examination table /
    isolette / bassinet.
    Head Circumference
    12. With the infant lying on a supine
    position, loop the tape before slipping it over
    the head. Take care that the side of the tape
    marked in centimeters is on the outside for
    the reading, with the zero end in the inferior
    position.
    13. Anchor the tape just above the eyebrows.
    At the back of the head, the tape is positioned
    over the fullest protuberance of the skull.
    14. Once the tape is positioned correctly, pull
    tight to compress the hair and subcutaneous
    fat. Be careful not to pull the tape too tight
    and cause injury to newborns. Keep hands
    and fingers out of the way for the reading.
    15. Read and record the measurement and
    carefully lower the tape from the infant’s
    head to his chest.
    Chest Circumference
    16. With the infant still lying in the supine
    position, bring down the tape measure behind
    the infant’s back.
    17. Run the tape measure across the infant’s
    chest. It should be along the nipple line.
    18. Read and record the measurement and
    carefully lower the tape from the infant’s
    chest to its abdomen.
    Abdominal Circumference
    19. With the infant still lying in the supine
    position, bring down the tape measure behind
    the infant’s waistline.
    20. Run the tape measure across the infant’s
    abdominal area slightly above the umbilical

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    Nabua, Camarines Sur
    COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

    area.
    21. Read and record the measurement and
    carefully remove the tape from the infant’s
    abdomen.
    Mid-arm Circumference
    22. With the infant still lying in the supine
    position, place the tape measure to the
    infant’s arm.
    23. Run the tape measure across the infant’s
    middle arm. It should be in between the
    shoulders and the elbow.
    24. Read and record the measurement and
    carefully remove the tape from the infant’s
    arm.
    Length
    25. Position the infant in a lateral position.
    26. Place the tape measure starting from the
    back of the infant’s head following the
    contours of the body.
    27. Run the tape measure along the infant’s
    spine. Press against the buttocks and
    popliteal area.
    28. Read and record the measurement and
    carefully remove the tape from the infant.
    29. Cover the baby with a baby wrap and
    place under a droplight to aid in
    thermoregulation.
    30. Perform after care of articles used.
    31. Observe appropriate infection control
    procedures, and perform hand hygiene.
    32. Record findings.

    Remarks:
    ________________________________________________________________________
    ________________________________________________________________________

    Date/Time: ________________Clinical Instructor/Facilitator: _____________________

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    CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
    Nabua, Camarines Sur
    COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

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