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
