Summary
Summary ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is observing an infant who is lying on his back.
The nurse notices that when the infant’s head is turned to the right, his right arm and leg extend, while his left arm and leg flex.
The nurse recognizes this as which of the following reflexes?
This is a normal reflex that is present in newborns and disappears by 4 to 6 months of age. It is also known as the fencing reflex because the infant assumes a position similar to a fencer when the head is turned to one side.
this reflex involves flexion of the arms and extension of the legs when the head is bent forward, and extension of the arms and flexion of the legs when the head is extended. This reflex is usually seen between 6 and 9 months of age.
this reflex involves extension of the limbs when the infant is placed on the back, and flexion of the limbs when the infant is placed on the stomach. This reflex is usually seen from birth to 4 months of age.
this reflex involves a lateral flexion of the trunk when the skin along one side of the spine is stroked. This reflex is usually seen from birth to 2 months of age.
This is a normal reflex that is present in newborns and disappears by 4 to 6 months of age. It is also known as the fencing reflex because the infant assumes a position similar to a fencer when the head is turned to one side.