Summary
Summary ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is evaluating an infant’s neuromuscular development by testing different reflexes.
The nurse strokes the outer edge of the sole of the infant’s foot up toward the toes and observes that the infant’s toes fan upward and out.
The nurse documents this as:
This is a newborn reflex that occurs when the infant is startled by a loud noise or a sudden movement. The infant’s arms and legs symmetrically extend, then abduct while fingers spread to form a C-shape. This reflex helps the infant cling to the mother in case of a threat.
rooting reflex is a newborn reflex that helps the infant find the breast or the bottle to feed. It is elicited by stroking or touching the corner of the infant’s mouth, which causes the infant to turn their head and open their mouth.
Galant’s response is a newborn reflex that occurs when the infant is held in ventral suspension (face down) and stroked along one side of the spine. The infant’s trunk and hips flex toward the stimulated side. This reflex helps the infant move through the birth canal.
positive support reflex is a postural reflex that develops around 3 to 4 months of age.
It occurs when the infant is placed in vertical suspension with the feet touching a flat surface. The infant extends the legs and attempts to support their weight while being balanced by the examiner. This reflex helps the infant prepare for standing and walking.
This is a newborn reflex that occurs when the infant is startled by a loud noise or a sudden movement. The infant’s arms and legs symmetrically extend, then abduct while fingers spread to form a C-shape. This reflex helps the infant cling to the mother in case of a threat.