Which of the Following Differentiates Between the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following differentiates between the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS) and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavioral Scale (NNNS) ?

• A)The NBAS must be used within minutes after birth to be accurate,while the NNNS can be used for infants between 0-3 years of age.
• B)The NBAS was developed to assess normal,healthy,full-term infants,while the NNNS was developed to assess the "at-risk" infant.
• C)The NBAS can be used in conjunction with prenatal diagnostic tests,while the NNNS can be used only after the birth of the baby.
• D)The NBAS is used only for low birth weight infants,while the NNNS is used for preterm and small for date infants.

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Definitions:

Transverse Colon

The segment of the large intestine that crosses the upper abdominal cavity between the ascending and descending colon.

Gallbladder

A small, pear-shaped organ located just beneath the liver, storing bile secreted by the liver and releasing it into the small intestine.

Pancreatic Enzymes

Digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas used to break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in the intestines during the digestive process.

Ileocecal Sphincter

A structure that controls the movement of chime from the ileum to the cecum.