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A large-for-gestational-age (LGA) infant is one whose weight, according to the intrauterine growth chart, is above the _____ percentile.
 
  a. 50th
  b. 75th
  c. 80th
  d. 90th

Question 2

The assessment of gestational age includes the use of the scarf sign maneuver. In the term infant, the elbow:
 
  a. Will reach across the midline
  b. Will reach to the midline
  c. Will not reach to the midline
  d. Cannot be flexed


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
An infant whose birth weight is above the 90th percentile is LGA, regardless of gestational age.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The premature infant's elbow will reach near or across the midline. The term infant's elbow will not reach to the midline.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
:D TYSM

tkempin

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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