PRIMITIVE REFLEXES

Question 1

are inborn reflexes which are present at birth and occur in a predictable fashion.

a normally developing newborn should respond to certain stimuli with these reflexes, which eventually becomes inhibited as the child matures

Answer 1

Neonatal Reflexes

Question 2

stimulated by a sudden movement or loud noise

a normally developing neonate will respond by throwing out the arms and legs then pulling them towards the body

Answer 2

Moro Reflex

Question 3

emerges 8-9 weeks in utero

inhibited by 16 weeks

Answer 3

Moro Reflex

Question 4

when does moro reflex emerges?

Answer 4

8-9 weeks

Question 5

when is moro reflex inhibited?

Answer 5

16 weeks

Question 6

stimulated when an object is placed into the baby’s palm

a normally developing neonatal responds by grasping the object

Answer 6

palmar grasp

Question 7

a persistent palmar grasp reflex may cause issues such as

Answer 7

swallowing and delayed speech

Question 8

when does palmar grasp emerges

Answer 8

11 weeks in utero

Question 9

when does palmar grasp inhibits

Answer 9

2 to 3 months after birth

Question 10

stimulated by stroking the sole of the foot

Answer 10

babinski (plantar) reflex

Question 11

what happen to the toes during the babinski (plantar) reflex?

Answer 11

the toes of the foot should fan out

the foot itself should curl in

Question 12

when does babinski reflex emerge?

Answer 12

18 weeks in utero

Question 13

when does babinski reflex disappear

Answer 13

6 months after birth

Question 14

the child is placed on their back and will

• make fist
• turn their head to the right

Answer 14

asymmetric tonic neck reflex

Question 15

asymmetric tonic neck reflex is present at what weeks-old

Answer 15

18 weeks in utero

Question 16

when does asymmetric tonic neck reflex disappear

Answer 16

6 months after birth

Question 17

arms and legs extend when head moves backward

and will curl in when the head moves forward

Answer 17

tonic labyrinthine reflex

Question 18

when does tonic labyrinthine reflex emerge

Answer 18

emerges in utero until four months post-natally

Question 19

The neonates back is stimulated
their trunk and hips should move toward the side of the stimulus.

This turning of the torso aides in neonatal and toddler movement, such as crawling and walking.

Answer 19

galant reflex

Question 20

when does galant reflex emerges?

Answer 20

20 weeks in utero

Question 21

when does galant reflex inhibits

Answer 21

9 months

Question 22

if the galant reflex persists, what can it effect to the infant?

Answer 22

the walking posture

Question 23

This turning of the torso aides in neonatal and toddler movement, such as crawling and walking.

Answer 23

galant reflex

Question 24

Neonate will make walking motions with legs and feet when held in an upright position with the feet touching the ground.

Answer 24

stepping reflex

Question 24

stepping reflex appears at what age and how long does it lasts?

Answer 24

it appears at birth and lasts for 3 to 4 months

Question 25

when does stepping reflex reappear?

Answer 25

12-24 months

Question 26

When neonate is placed on stomach, their back arches and head raises.

Answer 26

Landau’s Reflex

Question 27

If landau’s reflex does not occur, it is an indication of a

Answer 27

a motor development issue
generalized intellectual impairment
cerebral palsy

Question 28

when does landau’s reflex emerges

Answer 28

3 months post natally

Question 29

until what age is landau’s reflex

Answer 29

until the child is 12 months old.

Question 30

The baby’s cheek is stroked:
they respond by turning their head towards the stimulus
they start sucking, thus allowing for breastfeeding.

Answer 30

rooting reflex.

Question 31

when does rooting reflex inhibited

Answer 31

between 6 an 12 months of age