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Stepping Reflex ( 2 Questions)
A nurse is assessing a newborn’s reflexes.
The nurse places an object in the newborn’s palm and observes that the newborn grasps it.
What is this reflex called?
This reflex is triggered when an object is placed in the newborn’s palm and the baby closes his or her fingers around it.This reflex lasts until the baby is about 5 to 6 months old.
plantar grasp is a reflex that occurs when the sole of the baby’s foot is stroked and the toes curl.This reflex lasts until 9 to 12 months.
Moro reflex is a reflex that occurs when the baby is startled by a loud sound or movement and throws back his or her head, extends out his or her arms and legs, cries, then pulls the arms and legs back in.This reflex lasts until the baby is about 2 months old.
tonic neck reflex is a reflex that occurs when the baby’s head is turned to one side and the arm on that side stretches out and the opposite arm bends up at the elbow.This reflex lasts until the baby is about 5 to 7 months old.
This reflex is triggered when an object is placed in the newborn’s palm and the baby closes his or her fingers around it. This reflex lasts until the baby is about 5 to 6 months old.