Sucking/Rooting Reflex
Sucking/Rooting Reflex ( 2 Questions)
A nurse is observing a newborn who is lying on their back.
The nurse notices that when the newborn turns their head to the right, they extend their right arm and leg and flex their left arm and leg.
The nurse recognizes this as which of the following reflexes?
Moro reflex is a startle reflex that occurs when a baby is startled by a loud sound or movement. The baby throws back his or her head, extends out his or her arms and legs, cries, then pulls the arms and legs back in.
Startle reflex is another name for Moro reflex.
This reflex is also called the “fencing” reflex because of the position of the hands.
When a baby’s head is turned to one side, the arm on that side stretches out and the opposite arm bends up at the elbow. This reflex lasts until the baby is about 5 to 7 months old.
Babinski reflex is a response to stroking the sole of the foot. The big toe bends back toward the top of the foot and the other toes fan out.
This reflex is also called the “fencing” reflex because of the position of the hands.
When a baby’s head is turned to one side, the arm on that side stretches out and the opposite arm bends up at the elbow. This reflex lasts until the baby is about 5 to 7 months old.