Low birth weight is defined as a newborn’s weight of:
A- 2500 grams or less at birth, regardless of gestational age.
B- 1500 grams or less at birth, regardless of gestational age.
C- 2500 grams or less at birth, according to gestational age.
D- 1500 grams or less at birth, according to gestational age.
Correct Response: A
Low birth weight (LBW) is considered to be a birth weight of less than 2,500 grams regardless of gestational age. Very low birth weight (VLBW) is less than 1500 grams and extremely low birth weight (ELBW) which is less than 1000 grams. Normal weight for a full term neonate is 2500-4200 grams.
A- 2500 grams or less at birth, regardless of gestational age.
B- 1500 grams or less at birth, regardless of gestational age.
C- 2500 grams or less at birth, according to gestational age.
D- 1500 grams or less at birth, according to gestational age.
Correct Response: A
Low birth weight (LBW) is considered to be a birth weight of less than 2,500 grams regardless of gestational age. Very low birth weight (VLBW) is less than 1500 grams and extremely low birth weight (ELBW) which is less than 1000 grams. Normal weight for a full term neonate is 2500-4200 grams.
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