Summary
Summary ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is observing a newborn’s reactions to different stimuli.
The nurse touches the corner of the newborn’s mouth with a finger and sees that the newborn turns her head toward that side and starts to suck.
The nurse recognizes this as:
This reflex starts when the corner of the baby’s mouth is stroked or touched.
The baby will turn his or her head and open his or her mouth to follow and root in the direction of the stroking. This helps the baby find the breast or bottle to start feeding.
tonic neck reflex occurs when a baby’s head is turned to one side, and the arm on that side stretches out and the opposite arm bends up at the elbow. This is often called the fencing position.
startle reflex, or Moro reflex, is a protective response to a sudden movement or a loud noise. When your baby’s head falls backward or an abrupt sound startles them, they should extend their arms and legs.
This reflex starts when the corner of the baby’s mouth is stroked or touched.
The baby will turn his or her head and open his or her mouth to follow and root in the direction of the stroking. This helps the baby find the breast or bottle to start feeding.