Classification According to Gestational Age

Question 1

An infant born before completion of 37 weeks of gestation regardless of birth weight

Answer 1

Preterm infant

Question 2

An infant born beginning 38 weeks and the completion of the 42 weeks of gestation regardless of birth weight

Answer 2

Full term infant

Question 3

An infant born between 34 and 36 weeks of gestation regardless of birth weight

Answer 3

Late preterm infant

Question 4

An infant born after 42 weeks of gestational age regardless of birth weight

Answer 4

Post term infant