Born 39 Weeks After Conception, Sasha Weighs in at Just

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Multiple Choice

Born 39 weeks after conception, Sasha weighs in at just under two pounds. Given this information, Sasha is best defined as

• A) ​full-term and normal birth weight.
• B) ​preterm and normal birth weight.
• C) ​preterm and very low birth weight.
• D) ​full-term and extremely low birth weight.

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Definitions:

Cephalocaudal

A principle of development describing the pattern in which growth occurs from the head downwards through the body.

Proximal-distal

A pattern of development or movement that starts from the center or core of the body and moves outwards to the extremities.

Preschooler

A child typically between the ages of 3 and 5 years old, who is in the developmental stage prior to entering kindergarten.

Bodily Harm

Physical injury, damage, or harm inflicted on a person's body by an external force or substance.