University:
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Course:
NURS-250 | Foundations of Professional Nursing
Academic year:

2020
Views:

260

Pages:

1
Author:

Carly Preston

Reflex Stimulation Response Quickly closed eyelids Head turns towards source Infant sucks rhythmically Infant paddles and kicks in swimming motion Infant makes "embracing" motion by arching back, extending legs, and throwing arms outward then bringing arms in Spontaneous grasp of finger Infant takes a "fencing position one arm extended in front of eyes and the other is flexed Infant lifts one foot after another in a stepping motion Toes fan out and curl as Age of Loss Permanent Function Protects infant from strong stimulation Helps infant find the nipple Permits feeding Helps with survival if dropped into water May have helped infant cling to mother in past Prepares infant for voluntary reaching Prepares infant for voluntary reaching Prepares infant for voluntary walking Eye Blink Rooting Sucking Swimming Moro Shine bright light at eyes. or clap near head Stroke cheek near corner of mouth Place finger in infants mouth Place infant face down in pool of water Hold infant on back and let head drop slightly or produce a loud sound against supporting surface Place finger in infants hand and press on palm Turn infants head to one side while infant is lying awake on back Hold infant under arms and allow bare feet to touch a flat surface Stroke sole of foot from 3 weeks 4 months 4-6 months 6 months Palmar Grasp Tonic Neck 3-4 months 4 months Stepping Babinski 2 months in infants who gain weight quickly 8.17 manche