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Palmer Grasp Reflex
Palmer Grasp Reflex ( 2 Questions)
A nurse is assessing the palmer grasp reflex of a 4-month-old infant.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
it describes theplantar grasp reflex, which is found in the soles of the feet, not the palms of the hands.
it describes theBabinski reflex, which is a type of plantar reflex that causes the toes to fan out when the outer edge of the foot is stroked.
thepalmar grasp reflexis a primitive and involuntary reflex found in infants of humans and most primates that causes them to close their fist around anything placed in their palm.The reflex is present at birth and persists until 4 to 6 months of age.The reflex helps the baby learn to grip and hold onto things with their hands.
it describes thetonic neck reflex, which causes the arm and leg on the same side of the body to extend when the head is turned to that side.
the palmar grasp reflex is a primitive and involuntary reflex found in infants of humans and most primates that causes them to close their fist around anything placed in their palm. The reflex is present at birth and persists until 4 to 6 months of age. The reflex helps the baby learn to grip and hold onto things with their hands.