3340: PEDS: INFANT/TODDLER

Question 1

Blinking
Sneezing
Coughing

Answer 1

Protective Reflexes

Do not outgrow

Question 2

Sucks on anything placed in mouth

Well-coordinated by 32-34 weeks

Answer 2

Disappears by 1 year

Question 3

Lightly Stroke Cheek, Infant turns towards stimuli, then opens mouth

Answer 3

Rooting Reflex

Disappears @ 3-4mo

Question 4

Occurs when infant’s palm is touched near base of fingers. Hand closes in tight fist.

Answer 4

Palmar Grasp Reflex

Disappears by 3-4mo

Question 5

Infant’s tendency to curl toes downward over finger when sole of foot is touched

Answer 5

Plantar Grasp Reflex

Disappears by 8mo

Question 6

“Fencer’s Position”
Posture assumed by infant in a supine position when head is turned to one side
The extremities on the same side extend
Flexion occurs on the opposite side

Answer 6

Tonic Neck Reflex

Disappears by 3-4mo

Question 7

In response to sudden movement or loud noise
Arms and legs extend and fingers fan outward
Thumb and forefinger form a C-Shape

Answer 7

Moro/Startle Reflex

Disappears by 6mo

Question 8

What is the most significant reflex?

Answer 8

moro/startle

Question 9

Newborns when held upright tend to take steps in response to feet touching a hard surface
Lift one foot and then the other

Answer 9

Stepping (Walking) Reflex

Disappears by 3-4 weeks

Question 10

Baby’s toes fan with dorsiflexion of big toe

Answer 10

Babinski Reflex

Disappears by 1 year