neonatal assessment Flashcards
1
Q
what is involved in APGAR score
A
A. appearance
P. pulse
G. grimace
A. activity
R. respiratory effort
2
Q
when is APGAR score measured
A
1, 5 and 9 minutes
3
Q
what is the moro reflex
A
- head extension causes abduction followed by adduction of the arms
- present from birth to around 3-4 months of age
4
Q
what is the grasp reflex
A
- flexion of fingers when object placed in palm
- present from birth to around 4-5 months of age
5
Q
what is the rooting reflex
A
- assists in breastfeeding
- presents from birth to around 4 months of age
6
Q
what is the stepping reflex
A
- also known as walking reflex
- present from birth to around 2 months of age
