Infant Reflexes Quiz

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What is the reaction for Moro or startle reflex in a newborn?

  • Arms and legs remain still
  • Arms and legs extend then drawn inward as if in an embracing position (correct)
  • Arms extend while legs draw inward
  • Arms and legs extend asymmetrically

What does the absence of Moro or startle reflex indicate?

  • Brain damage or nervous system integrity issues (correct)
  • Sensory processing disorder
  • Normal development
  • Muscle weakness

What is the reaction for the Magnet or Babinski reflex in a newborn?

  • Newborn curls up in response to the pressure
  • Newborn kicks vigorously
  • Newborn pushes back against the pressure or the feet follows the source of pressure when withdrawn, as if a metal drawn to a magnet (correct)
  • Newborn remains still

What is the reaction for the Crossed extension reflex in a newborn?

<p>Raises the opposite leg and extends it as if trying to push away the object irritating the other leg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reaction for the Trunk Incurvation or Gallant reflex in a newborn?

<p>Curves the body towards the stimulus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reaction for the Landau reflex in a newborn?

<p>The infant raises the head and arches the back. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the absence of Moro or startle reflex in a newborn suggest?

<p>Brain damage or nervous system integrity issues. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reaction for the Magnet or Babinski reflex in a newborn?

<p>The newborn follows the source of pressure when withdrawn, as if drawn to a magnet. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reaction for the Crossed extension reflex in a newborn?

<p>The infant raises the opposite leg and extends it as if trying to push away the object irritating the other leg. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Moro or startle reflex in a newborn?

<p>To indicate the integrity of the nervous system. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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