How Are Preterm and Postterm Infants Defined

question 18

Multiple Choice

How are preterm and postterm infants defined?

• A) Preterm before 34 weeks if appropriate for gestational age (AGA);before 37 weeks if small for gestational age (SGA)
• B) Postterm after 40 weeks if large for gestational age (LGA);beyond 42 weeks if AGA
• C) Preterm before 37 weeks,postterm beyond 42 weeks,no matter the size for gestational age at birth
• D) Preterm,SGA before 38 to 40 weeks;postterm,LGA beyond 40 to 42 weeks

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