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Infant Reflexes Flashcards

1
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What is the stimulus for the Palmar Grasp Reflex?

A

Pressure in palm on ulnar side of hand

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What is the response for the Galant Reflex?

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Lateral Flexion of trunk to side of stimulus

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What is the response for the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)?

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“Fencers Pose” Face side: arm and leg extended Scalp side: arm and leg flexed

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What are the negative effects if the Walking (Stepping) Reflex does not integrate?

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Interferes with:

  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Balance reactions
  • Development of smooth reciprocal movements
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What is the response for the Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR)?

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Head in Flexion: arms flexed, legs extended

Head in Extension: arms extended, legs flexed

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What is the normal age range for the Galant Reflex?

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30 weeks gestation - 2 months

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What are the negative effects if Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) does not integrate?

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Interferes with

  • Feeding
  • Visual tracking
  • Hands to midline
  • Bilateral hand use
  • Rolling
  • Development of crawling
  • Can lead to skeletal deformities
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What is the response for the Plantar Grasp Reflex?

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Toe flexion

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What is the response for the Moro or Startle Reflex?

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Arms abduct, then cross trunk in adduction -> cry

Moro: fingers open

Startle: fingers closed

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What is the stimulus for the Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR)?

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Head position: flexion or extension

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What is the response for the Rooting Reflex?

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Turning head toward stimulus with mouth open

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What is the stimulus for the Walking (Stepping) Reflex?

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Supported upright position with soles of feet on firm surface

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What is the stimulus for the Moro or Startle Reflex?

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Moro: Drop head into extension for a few inches

Startle: Loud, sudden noise

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What are the negative effects if the Rooting Reflex does not integrate?

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Interferes with:

  • Oral-motor development
  • Midline control of head
  • Optical righting, visual tracking & social interaction
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What is the normal age range for the Plantar Grasp Reflex?

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28 weeks gestation - 9 months

*Last to integrate*

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What is the normal age range for Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) response?

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6 months - 9 months

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17
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What is the stimulus for the Rooting Reflex?

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Touch cheek

18
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What are the negative effects if Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) does not integrate?

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Interferes with:

  • Prone prop
  • Quadruped
  • Reciprocal crawling
  • Sitting balance when looking around
  • Use of hands in sitting
19
Q

What is the response for the Positive Support (Standing) Reflex?

A

Stiffening of legs and trunk into extension

20
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What are the negative effects if the Positive Support (Standing) Reflex does not integrate?

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Interferes with:

  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Balance reactions
  • can lead to contractures
21
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What is the normal age range for the Positive Support (Standing) Reflex?

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35 weeks gestation - 2 months

22
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What are the negative effects if the Palmar Grasp Reflex does not integrate?

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Interferes with:

  • Voluntary grasp/release
  • Weight bearing on open hand
  • Protective responses
23
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What are the negative effects if the Plantar Grasp Reflex does not integrate?

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Interferes with:

  • Stand with flat feet
  • Balance reactions
  • Weight shift
24
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What are the negative effects if the Moro or Startle Reflex does not integrate?

A

Interferes with:

  • Balance reactions
  • Protective responses
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Visual tracking
25
Q

What are the negative effects if the Galant Reflex does not integrate?

A

Interferes with:

  • Sitting balance
  • Can lead to scoliosis
26
Q

What is the stimulus for the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR)?

A

Position of labyrinth in ear - reflected in head position

27
Q

What is the response for the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR)?

A

Supine: body and extremities in extension

Prone: body and extremities in flexion

28
Q

What is the normal age range for Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) response?

A

Birth - 6 mons

29
Q

What is the normal age response for the Palmar Grasp Reflex?

A

Birth - 4 months

30
Q

What is the stimulus for the Positive Support (Standing) Reflex?

A

Weight placed on balls of feet when upright

31
Q

What is the response for the Palmar Grasp Reflex?

A

Flexion of fingers causing strong grip

32
Q

What is the normal age range for the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR)?

A

Birth - 6 months

33
Q

What is the stimulus for the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)?

A

Head position, turned to one side

34
Q

What is the normal age range for the Walking (Stepping) Reflex?

A

38 weeks - 2 months

35
Q

What is the response for the Walking (Stepping) Reflex?

A

Reciprocal flexion/extension of legs

36
Q

What is the stimulus for the Galant Reflex?

A

Touch skin along spine from shoulder to hip

37
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What are the negative effects if the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) does not integrate?

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Interferes with:

  • Initiate rolling
  • Prone prop on elbows
  • Flex trunk and hips to come to sitting
  • Full extension inhibits standing/walking
38
Q

What is the normal age range for the Rooting Reflex?

A

28 weeks gestation - 3 months

39
Q

What is the stimuus for the Plantar Grasp Reflex?

A

Pressure to base of toes

40
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What is the normal age range for the Moro or Startle Reflex?

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28 weeks gestation - 5 months

NPTE Pediatrics (4 decks)

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