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.

Question

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.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sasha is born at 39 weeks, which is considered full-term. However, weighing under two pounds classifies Sasha as having an extremely low birth weight.

Born 39 Weeks After Conception, Sasha Weighs in at Just