Asked by Sophia Turgeon on Jun 08, 2024
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Recently Brazelton,along with Barry Lester and Edward Tronick,developed a new neonatal assessment called the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavior Scale (NNNS) .Which statement below is not correct in regard to the NNNS?
A) It provides a more comprehensive analysis of the newborn's behavior,neurological and stress responses,and regulatory capacities.
B) It was created to assess at-risk infants,especially those who are preterm.
C) The test is appropriate for infants at 20 weeks' gestational age.
D) The test is not appropriate for substance-exposed infants.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavior Scale (NNNS)
A comprehensive assessment tool designed to evaluate the neurological behaviors, reflexes, and stress responses of newborns, especially those at high risk or in neonatal intensive care.
Substance-Exposed Infants
Substance-exposed infants are babies who were exposed to drugs or alcohol while in the womb, which may lead to various developmental, health, and behavioral issues after birth.
- Familiarize oneself with the assessments applied to evaluate the health and growth of newborns.
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Tyler BraddyJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The NNNS is appropriate for infants at 24-48 hours of age up to 6 weeks corrected age, not at 20 weeks' gestational age.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the assessments applied to evaluate the health and growth of newborns.