Palmer Grasp Reflex

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Question 1:

A nurse is assessing the palmer grasp reflex of a 4-month-old infant.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Explanation

thepalmar grasp reflexis a primitive and involuntary reflex found in infants of humans and most primates that causes them to close their fist around anything placed in their palm.The reflex is present at birth and persists until 4 to 6 months of age.The reflex helps the baby learn to grip and hold onto things with their hands.


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Question 2:

A nurse is teaching a group of parents about the normal development of infant reflexes.

Which of the following statements by a parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Explanation

This reflex is elicited by placing an object in the infant’s palm and the infant will curl their fingers around it.

This reflex helps the infant to develop voluntary grasping skills later on.


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