Tonic Neck Reflex
Tonic Neck Reflex ( 2 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a group of parents about infant reflexes.
Which of the following statements by one of the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
The rooting reflex helps the baby locate the nipple for feeding.
the plantar grasp reflex disappears before the baby starts to walk, not when. This reflex causes the baby to curl the toes when pressure is applied to the sole of the foot.
The Moro reflex is a startle response that causes the baby to extend the arms and legs and then flex them back.
the symmetrical tonic neck reflex disappears before the baby learns to crawl, not helps. This reflex causes the baby to extend the arm and leg on the same side when the head is turned to that side.
The Babinski reflex is a normal response in infants where the big toe extends and the other toes fan out when the sole of the foot is stroked.
These statements reflect an understanding of the infant reflexes.
The rooting reflex helps the baby locate the nipple for feeding.
The Moro reflex is a startle response that causes the baby to extend the arms and legs and then flex them back.
The Babinski reflex is a normal response in infants where the big toe extends and the other toes fan out when the sole of the foot is stroked.