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Embryology
drspleen - 03-18-11 12:22
A 29-year-old G2P1 woman who is 24 weeks pregnant undergoes amniocentesis. Post-procedurally, she is found to have a partial placental abruption. Some weeks later, she gives birth to a 2.6kg healthy baby boy. Which of the following would classify the child as NOT premature?
* A. Born 9 weeks post-amniocentesis
* B. Based on weight alone, the child is classified as premature
* C. Born 5 weeks post-amniocentesis
* D. Born 7 weeks post-amniocentesis
* E. Born 13 weeks post-amniocentesis
drspleen - 03-18-11 12:22
A 29-year-old G2P1 woman who is 24 weeks pregnant undergoes amniocentesis. Post-procedurally, she is found to have a partial placental abruption. Some weeks later, she gives birth to a 2.6kg healthy baby boy. Which of the following would classify the child as NOT premature?
* A. Born 9 weeks post-amniocentesis
* B. Based on weight alone, the child is classified as premature
* C. Born 5 weeks post-amniocentesis
* D. Born 7 weeks post-amniocentesis
* E. Born 13 weeks post-amniocentesis
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: Embryology babbu5508 - 03-18-11 18:23 My answer is: e.
a baby born after 37 weeks of gestation is considered term baby..and hence 24+13=37 weeks and i go with it..
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Re: Embryology sudha2015 - 03-19-11 10:36 A 29-year-old G2P1 woman who is 24 weeks pregnant undergoes amniocentesis. Post-procedurally, she is found to have a partial placental abruption. Some weeks later, she gives birth to a 2.6kg healthy baby boy. Which of the following would classify the child as NOT premature
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