University:
Northwest College
Course:
VN420 | Child Health
Academic year:

2024
Views:

86

Pages:

2
Author:

Yesenia M.

Sucking Reflex: Stimulate baby's lips, newborn performs sucking motion. Moro Reflex: Put NB on back, support upper body by the arms, lift off surface, release arms suddenly, NB throws arms outward and flexes knees, returns arms to chest, fingers make "C." Stepping Reflex: Hold NB up on surface, should make stepping motion or walking. Tonock Neck Reflex: Looks like stance of a fencer, place NB on back, turn head to one side, arm should extend to whatever side the baby is facing, hand partially open, opposite arm is flexed and fist on hand is clenched. Rooting Reflex: Stroke cheek, NB should turn that side (usually done to feed). Babinski: Goes away at 1 year old, stroke lateral sole of foot, toes should fan out, (-) response = neuro problem (!!!) Palmer/Plantar Grasp: Place finger below the hand/foot, NB should grasp. Finger on NB's palm: NB's toes, NB should curl toes over the finger. Trunk incurvation reflex (6-8 months): Place NB in prone position Apply firm pressure and run finger down either side of spine Causes pelvis to flex towards the stimulated side Lack of response -> neuro or spinal cord issue Anocutaneous reflex (anal wink): Stimulate perianal skin close to anus External sphincter constricts (winks) +/- stimulation