Peds 4 - reflexes Flashcards
moro
hyperextension of head, abduction of arms and legs in response to sound
hyperextension of head, abduction of arms and legs in response to sound
moro
moro time
birth to 3-6 months
stepping
takes steps when held upright with feet touching a flat surface
takes steps when held upright with feet touching a flat surface
stepping
stepping time
birth - 2 months
rooting
touching or stroking infant’s cheek causes infant to turn head toward stimuli
touching or stroking infant’s cheek causes infant to turn head toward stimuli
rooting
rooting time
birth to 2-3 months
plantar/Babinski
toes fan out in response to stroke on lateral sole
toes fan out in response to stroke on lateral sole
plantar/Babinski
plantar/Babinski time
birth to 8-12 months
palmar/grasp
gentle pressure to palm, fingers close
gentle pressure to palm, fingers close
palmar/grasp
palmer/grasp time
birth to 5-6 months
galant/truncal incurvation
when side of spine is stroked, body turns toward side of stimuli
when side of spine is stroked, body turns toward side of stimuli
galant/truncal incurvation
galant/truncal incurvation time
birth - 6 months
tonic neck/fencing
when infant’s head is turned to one side, the corresponding arm extends while the opposite arm flexes
when infant’s head is turned to one side, the corresponding arm extends while the opposite arm flexes
tonic neck/fencing
tonic neck/fencing time
birth to 4-6 months
