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Babinski's Reflex
Babinski's Reflex ( 2 Questions)
A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old baby’s reflexes.
Which of the following actions should the nurse perform to elicit the Babinski’s reflex?
holding the baby upright with his feet touching a flat surface will elicit the stepping reflex, not the Babinski’s reflex.
To elicit the Babinski’s reflex, the nurse should stroke the outer edge of the baby’s sole from heel to toe.The Babinski’s reflex is a normal response in infants and young children until they are about 6 months to 2 years old.It involves the big toe bending up and back and the other toes spreading out.The reflex can indicate a neurological problem in adults if it is present.
allowing the head and trunk of the baby to fall backward to an angle of 30 degrees will elicit the Moro reflex, not the Babinski’s reflex.
turning the baby’s head to one side while he is lying supine will elicit the tonic neck reflex, not the Babinski’s reflex.
To elicit the Babinski’s reflex, the nurse should stroke the outer edge of the baby’s sole from heel to toe. The Babinski’s reflex is a normal response in infants and young children until they are about 6 months to 2 years old. It involves the big toe bending up and back and the other toes spreading out. The reflex can indicate a neurological problem in adults if it is present.