FINALS - Reflexes

Question 1

What is the rooting reflex?

Answer 1

Stimulus: Stroking the baby’s cheek.
Response: Turns head and opens mouth toward the stimulus.

Question 2

What is the sucking reflex?

Answer 2

Stimulus: Placing an object (like a finger or nipple) in the baby’s mouth.
Response: Sucks rhythmically.

Question 3

What is the Moro reflex?

Answer 3

Stimulus: Sudden movement, loud sound, or dropping sensation.
Response: Extends arms, spreads fingers, then retracts arms and cries.

Question 4

What is the palmar grasp reflex?

Answer 4

Stimulus: Placing a finger or object in the baby’s palm.
Response: Grasps the object firmly.

Question 5

What is the plantar grasp reflex?

Answer 5

Stimulus: Pressing a finger against the sole of the baby’s foot.
Response: Toes curl down.

Question 6

What is the Babinski reflex?

Answer 6

Stimulus: Stroking the sole of the foot from heel to toes.
Response: Toes fan out and the big toe dorsiflexes.

Question 7

What is the tonic neck reflex?

Answer 7

Stimulus: Turning the baby’s head to one side.
Response: Arm on the same side extends, opposite arm flexes.

Question 8

What is the stepping reflex?

Answer 8

Stimulus: Holding the baby upright with feet touching a surface.
Response: Mimics stepping movements.

Question 9

What is the Galant reflex?

Answer 9

Stimulus: Stroking one side of the baby’s spine while holding them face down.
Response: Curves body toward the stimulated side.

Question 10

What stimulus elicits the rooting reflex in a newborn?

Answer 10

A. Stroking the cheek

Rationale: The rooting reflex is triggered when the baby’s cheek is stroked, causing them to turn their head and open their mouth toward the stimulus.

Question 11

Which reflex involves the newborn turning their head and extending the arm on the same side?

Answer 11

B. Tonic neck reflex

Rationale: The tonic neck reflex, also called the fencing reflex, occurs when the baby’s head is turned, causing the arm on the same side to extend while the opposite arm flexes.

Question 12

What response is expected when the baby’s palm is stimulated?

Answer 12

B. Grasp the object firmly

Rationale: The palmar grasp reflex is demonstrated when a baby firmly grasps an object placed in their palm.

Question 13

What is the expected response in the Babinski reflex?

Answer 13

C. Toes fan out and the big toe dorsiflexes

Rationale: The Babinski reflex involves fanning of the toes and dorsiflexion of the big toe when the sole is stroked.

Question 14

Which reflex disappears as the infant begins voluntary walking?

Answer 14

C. Stepping reflex

Rationale: The stepping reflex, where the baby mimics walking movements when held upright, disappears as they begin voluntary walking.

Question 15

Which stimulus triggers the Moro reflex?

Answer 15

B. Sudden movement or loud noise

Rationale: The Moro reflex, or startle reflex, is triggered by a sudden movement, loud sound, or the sensation of being dropped.

Question 16

What is the response to stroking one side of the baby’s spine in the Galant reflex?

Answer 16

C. Curving the body toward the stimulus

Rationale: In the Galant reflex, the baby curves their body toward the side being stroked.

Question 17

What action demonstrates the plantar grasp reflex?

Answer 17

B. Curling of the toes downward

Rationale: The plantar grasp reflex is observed when the toes curl downward in response to pressure on the sole of the foot.

Question 18

Which reflex is vital for feeding in a newborn?

Answer 18

B. Rooting reflex

Rationale: The rooting reflex helps the baby locate the nipple for feeding by turning toward the cheek stimulus.

Question 19

When placing an object in a newborn’s mouth, what reflex is observed?

Answer 19

B. Sucking reflex

Rationale: The sucking reflex is seen when a baby rhythmically sucks on an object placed in their mouth.

Question 20

At what age does the Moro reflex typically disappear?

Answer 20

B. 4–6 months

Rationale: The Moro reflex usually fades by 4–6 months as the baby develops more controlled movements.

Question 21

What response is expected when the baby’s head is turned to one side in the tonic neck reflex?

Answer 21

B. Arm and leg on the same side extend

Rationale: In the tonic neck reflex, turning the baby’s head results in extension of the arm and leg on the same side.

Question 22

What reflex involves spreading and retracting the arms after a loud noise?

Answer 22

B. Moro reflex

Rationale: The Moro reflex, or startle reflex, is characterized by the baby extending and retracting the arms in response to a loud noise.

Question 23

Which reflex is also known as the fencing reflex?

Answer 23

B. Tonic neck reflex

Rationale: The tonic neck reflex is nicknamed the fencing reflex due to the arm positioning resembling a fencer’s stance.

Question 24

What reflex helps babies prepare for voluntary walking?

Answer 24

B. Stepping reflex

Rationale: The stepping reflex mimics walking movements, aiding neuromuscular development for voluntary walking.

Question 25

What is the typical response in the palmar grasp reflex?

Answer 25

B. Baby grasps an object placed in the palm ## Footnote Rationale: The palmar grasp reflex is activated when an object is placed in the baby’s palm, leading to a firm grasp.

Question 26

What does the Galant reflex help indicate in newborns?

Answer 26

A. Neuromuscular development of the spine ## Footnote Rationale: The Galant reflex assesses neuromuscular function and spinal development in newborns.

Question 27

What is the appropriate response to a Babinski reflex test in a newborn?

Answer 27

B. Big toe dorsiflexes and other toes fan out ## Footnote Rationale: The Babinski reflex in newborns demonstrates a dorsiflexed big toe and fanning of the other toes.

Question 28

Which reflex is considered an indicator of neurological health in newborns?

Answer 28

D. All of the above ## Footnote Rationale: Reflexes like Moro, rooting, and sucking are vital indicators of a newborn’s neurological development and function.

Question 29

At what age does the rooting reflex typically disappear?

Answer 29

B. 4–6 months ## Footnote Rationale: The rooting reflex fades as the baby begins to develop more voluntary head and neck control by 4–6 months.

Question 30

What reflex involves a rhythmic sucking motion?

Answer 30

B. Sucking reflex ## Footnote Rationale: The sucking reflex ensures that newborns can feed effectively when an object is placed in their mouth.

Question 31

Which reflex is elicited by placing pressure on the sole of the foot?

Answer 31

B. Plantar grasp reflex ## Footnote Rationale: The plantar grasp reflex is observed when the toes curl downward in response to pressure on the sole.

Question 32

How is the stepping reflex tested?

Answer 32

B. Holding the baby upright with feet touching a surface ## Footnote Rationale: The stepping reflex mimics walking motions when the baby’s feet touch a flat surface while being held upright.

Question 33

Which reflex helps the baby locate the source of food?

Answer 33

B. Rooting reflex ## Footnote Rationale: The rooting reflex assists the baby in locating the source of food by turning their head toward the stimulus.

Question 34

What is a typical response during the Moro reflex?

Answer 34

C. Arms extend and retract with crying ## Footnote Rationale: The Moro reflex involves extending the arms, spreading the fingers, then retracting the arms with or without crying.

Question 35

What reflex is observed when a newborn’s spine is stroked?

Answer 35

C. Galant reflex ## Footnote Rationale: The Galant reflex causes the baby’s body to curve toward the side of the spine being stroked.

Question 36

What is the purpose of the Moro reflex in evolutionary terms?

Answer 36

B. Protection from danger ## Footnote Rationale: The Moro reflex is thought to be an evolutionary response that protects the infant by reacting to perceived threats.

Question 37

What is the expected response in a tonic neck reflex?

Answer 37

B. Arm on the same side extends while the opposite arm flexes ## Footnote Rationale: The tonic neck reflex results in a fencing posture where the arm on the side the head is turned extends.

Question 38

What reflex typically appears at birth and disappears by 2–4 months?

Answer 38

D. All of the above ## Footnote Rationale: Reflexes like Galant, rooting, and Moro appear at birth and fade as voluntary motor control develops.

Question 39

Which reflex is tested by stroking the cheek of a newborn?

Answer 39

B. Rooting reflex ## Footnote Rationale: Stroking the cheek triggers the rooting reflex, which helps the newborn locate a source of food.