What criteria is fetal viability based on?

a. Gestational age greater than 18 weeks
b. Birthweight greater than 250 g
c. Ability to sustain life outside the uterus
d. Able to exchange oxygen using a ventilator


ANS: C
Potential viability, as defined by the World Health Organization, includes gestational age more than 24 weeks, birthweight more than 500 g, and being capable of sustaining life outside the uterus.

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