Which of the following is a key component to the Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP) for preterm infants?
A) exposing the infants to specific patterns of visual and auditory stimuli to promote brain development
B) placing infants into a simulated womb, complete with placenta and amniotic fluid
C) recreating the birthing experience at what would have been 37 weeks of gestation if the infant had been carried to full term
D) minimizing exposure to light and sounds that can over-stimulate the developing brain
Answer: D
Rationale: Lights, stress, and other factors can interfere by over-stimulating an underdeveloped brain. NIDCAP calls for minimal lights, sound levels, and stress and painful experiences to promote healthy brain development in preterm infants.
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