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What is the correct stimulation to elicit the rooting reflex in a newborn?
What is the correct stimulation to elicit the rooting reflex in a newborn?
- Press the finger against the palmar surface of the hand
- Touch the ball of the foot
- Stroke the cheek or side of mouth (correct)
- Place a gloved finger or nipple in the mouth
At what age does the rooting reflex typically disappear in newborns?
At what age does the rooting reflex typically disappear in newborns?
- 3-4 months (correct)
- 6-8 months
- 10-12 months
- 8-10 months
Which abnormal finding may indicate a neurological disorder regarding the rooting reflex?
Which abnormal finding may indicate a neurological disorder regarding the rooting reflex?
- Hepatitis B
- CNS disease (correct)
- Prematurity
- Fracture
What is the correct response of a newborn during the rooting reflex?
What is the correct response of a newborn during the rooting reflex?
Which reflex can be elicited by touching the ball of a newborn's foot?
Which reflex can be elicited by touching the ball of a newborn's foot?
How is the palmar grasp reflex tested in a newborn?
How is the palmar grasp reflex tested in a newborn?
What is the developmental pattern for the Moro (startle) reflex?
What is the developmental pattern for the Moro (startle) reflex?
Which response is expected when a newborn is experiencing the Stepping reflex?
Which response is expected when a newborn is experiencing the Stepping reflex?
What is the abnormal finding associated with the Babinski reflex?
What is the abnormal finding associated with the Babinski reflex?
How is the Moro (startle) reflex stimulated?
How is the Moro (startle) reflex stimulated?
What response is expected during the Rooting reflex?
What response is expected during the Rooting reflex?
At what age does the Stepping reflex typically disappear?
At what age does the Stepping reflex typically disappear?
What is the purpose of the Barthel Index of ADL?
What is the purpose of the Barthel Index of ADL?
How is a newborn's Blinking or Corneal Reflex stimulated?
How is a newborn's Blinking or Corneal Reflex stimulated?
Which activities are primarily assessed in the Katz Index of Independence in ADL?
Which activities are primarily assessed in the Katz Index of Independence in ADL?
What does a score of 4 in the Katz Index of Independence imply?
What does a score of 4 in the Katz Index of Independence imply?
Which reflex is associated with touching the posterior portion of the tongue?
Which reflex is associated with touching the posterior portion of the tongue?
What is the primary purpose of ranking performance adequacy in the 6 functions of the Katz Index?
What is the primary purpose of ranking performance adequacy in the 6 functions of the Katz Index?
