Infant Reflexes

What is the stimulus of the Babinski/Plantar reflex?

Firmly stroking the baby's foot

What is the stimulus that causes the Babkin reflex?

Gently apply pressure to the baby's palms

Which of the following is not true about the stepping reflex?

Happens when the baby is startled

What is the purpose of the sucking reflex?

Help baby eat

What is the purpose of the rooting reflex?

Helps with feeding

After touching the infant's palm, his or her hands will grip tightly

Palmar grasp reflex

The infant fans his or her toes out when his or her feet are stroked.

Plantar reflex

What is the purpose of the moro reflex?

Protection

Infants turn their heads toward anything that brushes their faces.

Rooting reflex

When the infant is placed on his or her feet, his or her legs move in a walking motion

Stepping Reflex

True or False. The purpose of the Babkin reflex is uncertain, but it is believed to be related to feeding and comforting.

TRUE

True or False. When placing a finger on the lips or mouth, the infant will suck.

TRUE

Why might a pediatrician assess the tonic neck reflex during a clinical examination, and what information can it provide?

The absence of the reflex in the appropriate age range could also be a point of interest for healthcare professionals. The evaluation of this reflex, along with other developmental milestones, helps healthcare providers monitor the overall health and progress of an infant's nervous system and motor skills.

What is the response of the Babinski/Plantar reflex?

The big toe moves upward

What's the definition of the grasping reflex?

The grasping reflex is when an object or finger is placed on a baby's palm, and the baby's immediate reaction is to hold/grasp the object or finger.

What is the response to the moro reflex?

The infant will have startled look on their face, arms will fling out sideways with palms up and thumbs flexed

What is the stimulus for an infant's sucking reflex?

The roof of the infant's mouth

What is the purpose of the Babinski/Plantar reflex?

To make sure the baby's nervous system is working properly

True or False. The tonic neck reflex is for survival.

True

What is the stimulus of the rooting reflex?

When baby's mouth is touched

What causes the grasping reflex?

When pressure is placed on the palm of a baby's hand

What triggers the moro reflex in a baby?

a. Loud noises b. Intense light c. Sudden movement d. All of the above ANSWER IS ALL OF THE ABOVE