Life Span Development Flashcards
1
Q
Babinski reflex
A
Movement in which the big toe bends upward when the outer edge of the sole is scratched
2
Q
Moro reflex
A
After a sudden loud noise the baby flexes the legs makes an embracing gesture with the arms and usually gives a brief cry
3
Q
Rooting reflex
A
Done by touching or stroking the side of the cheek or mouth this causes the infant to turn the head towards that side and to begin to suck
4
Q
Terminal droop
A
A theory that a decline in intelligence in older adulthood may be caused by he persons conscious or inconclusive perception of coming death
5
Q
Vital signs
A
At birth repair story rate of a newborn should be 40-60 then drop to 30-40 a few minutes later
6
Q
Neonate
A
An baby under 28 days
