NICU Exam Questions and Answers with
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neonate birth - 30 days old
Gestational age Age from time of conception to birth
Postnatal age Age in days of life after birth
Postmenstrual age Corrected gestational age Postnatal +
gestational
Large for gestational age neos that weigh more than expected
gestational
age >90th percentile, commonly caused by
mom
diabetes
Small for gestational age Neos that weigh less than expected
gestational
age <10th percentile
Intrauterine growth restriction When there's uteroplacental vascular
insufficiency
caused by pre eclampsia, HTN, or
smoking
, Preterm Neos that are born < 37 weeks
Late preterm Neos that are born 32-37 weeks
Low birth weight < 2500g or 5.5lb
Very low birth weight < 1500g or 3.3 lbs
Extremely low birth weight < 1000g or 2.2lbs
Apgar scoring system Used to assess a neonate's condition
immediately
after birth. Appearance, Pulse, Grimace,
Activity,
Respiration
- Scored 0-2 for each category
- Performed at 1, 5, and 10 minutes of life
Normal APGAR score 7-10
Need medical intervention score 0-3
Preventative meds given to neos - Erythromycin eye ointment
after birth - Vitamin K injection
- Hep B vaccine
- Caffeine
- Antibiotics
Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
neonate birth - 30 days old
Gestational age Age from time of conception to birth
Postnatal age Age in days of life after birth
Postmenstrual age Corrected gestational age Postnatal +
gestational
Large for gestational age neos that weigh more than expected
gestational
age >90th percentile, commonly caused by
mom
diabetes
Small for gestational age Neos that weigh less than expected
gestational
age <10th percentile
Intrauterine growth restriction When there's uteroplacental vascular
insufficiency
caused by pre eclampsia, HTN, or
smoking
, Preterm Neos that are born < 37 weeks
Late preterm Neos that are born 32-37 weeks
Low birth weight < 2500g or 5.5lb
Very low birth weight < 1500g or 3.3 lbs
Extremely low birth weight < 1000g or 2.2lbs
Apgar scoring system Used to assess a neonate's condition
immediately
after birth. Appearance, Pulse, Grimace,
Activity,
Respiration
- Scored 0-2 for each category
- Performed at 1, 5, and 10 minutes of life
Normal APGAR score 7-10
Need medical intervention score 0-3
Preventative meds given to neos - Erythromycin eye ointment
after birth - Vitamin K injection
- Hep B vaccine
- Caffeine
- Antibiotics
