Which of the Following Is a Measure of a Newborn's

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a measure of a newborn's health that assesses appearance, pulse, grimace, activity level, and respiratory effort?

• A) The Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment scale
• B) The Wechsler scale
• C) The Binet-Simon scale
• D) The Apgar scale

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Definitions:

Immune Functioning

The complex biological processes and mechanisms that the body uses to fight off infections, diseases, and other foreign bodies.

Adaptation-Level

A theory suggesting that people adapt to new stimuli, and their judgments of stimuli are influenced by past experiences.

External Locus

A psychological concept where an individual believes that control over their life events and outcomes comes from external forces or influences.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the body's arteries, essential for transporting blood throughout the body.