Summary
Summary ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a group of new parents about infant reflexes.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
The Moro reflex, or startle reflex, is an involuntary response to a sudden loss of support or a loud noise that involves spreading and curling the arms and legs.
The Moro reflex does not help the baby develop their sense of balance and coordination. It is a primitive reflex that indicates the integration of the central nervous system.
The Moro reflex involves three distinct components: spreading out the arms (abduction), pulling the arms in (adduction), and crying (usually). The baby may also extend and flex their legs.
The Moro reflex can be used to assess the integrity of the baby’s nervous system, as it reflects the development and function of the brain stem. Absence, asymmetry, or persistence of the Moro reflex may indicate neurological problems.
The Moro reflex can be triggered by a sudden loss of support, a loud noise, or a bright light, but not by changing the baby’s position or temperature.
The Moro reflex, or startle reflex, is an involuntary response to a sudden loss of support or a loud noise that involves spreading and curling the arms and legs.
The Moro reflex involves three distinct components: spreading out the arms (abduction), pulling the arms in (adduction), and crying (usually). The baby may also extend and flex their legs.
The Moro reflex can be used to assess the integrity of the baby’s nervous system, as it reflects the development and function of the brain stem. Absence, asymmetry, or persistence of the Moro reflex may indicate neurological problems.