The Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS)

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The NBAS evaluates reflexes, muscle tone, state changes, and responsiveness to stimuli. It is a comprehensive assessment of a newborn's behavior and neurological functioning.

Answer: B 
 While the NBAS can be used with all newborns, it is specifically designed for use with newborns at risk for developmental problems, such as those born prematurely, with low birth weight, or with exposure to drugs or alcohol in utero.

Answer: C 
 The Apgar score, not the NBAS, evaluates appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration. The Apgar score is a quick assessment used immediately after birth to determine the physical health of the newborn.

Answer: D 
 While the NBAS assesses various sensory responses, it does not evaluate vision, touch sensitivity, hearing, or odor sensitivity in isolation. Instead, it assesses how the newborn responds to various stimuli in the environment, which include visual, auditory, and tactile stimuli.