Which Statement About Interventions That Support Parents and Preterm Infants

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which statement about interventions that support parents and preterm infants is true?

• A) Preterm infants whose parents receive coaching show no gains in mental test performance.
• B) Babies who are both preterm and economically disadvantaged require long-term, intensive intervention.
• C) For economically disadvantaged parents of preterm infants, just a few sessions of coaching are required.
• D) Even for parents with adequate economic and personal resources, long-term, intensive intervention is necessary.

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Definitions:

Night Terrors

A sleep disorder causing feelings of terror or dread, and typically occurs during the first hours of stage 3-4 non-REM sleep; differs from nightmares.

Non-REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by slower brain waves, reduced body movement, and absence of dreams, consisting of stages 1, 2, and deep stages 3 and 4.

Nightmares

Disturbing dreams that cause the dreamer to wake up feeling anxious and frightened.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements and is closely associated with vivid dreaming.