Reflexes Flashcards
what is the stimulus and response for the rooting reflex?
(1) stimulus: the corner of the mouth, upper, lip and lower lip are stroked
(2) response: the tongue, mouth and head should move towards the stimulus while opening the mouth
what is the onset age and integration age of the rooting reflex?
(1) onset age: 28 weeks gestation
(2) integration age: 3 months
what is the stimulus and response for the suck - swallow reflex?
(1) stimulus: place a finger or nipple inside the mouth
(2) response: lip closure followed by a strong rhythmic suck and swallow
what is the onset age and integration age of the suck - swallow reflex?
(1) onset age: 28 weeks gestation
(2) integration age: 2-5 months
what is the stimulus and response for the moro reflex?
(1) stimulus: rapidly drop the infant’s head backwards 30 degrees
(2) response: arm extension, abduction, and hand opening abduction followed by arm flexion adduction (often accompanied by crying or shaking)
what is the onset age and integration age of the moro reflex?
(1) onset age: 28 weeks for finger extension; 41 complete reflex
(2) integration age: 5-6 months
what is the stimulus and response for the traction reflex?
(1) stimulus: grasp the infants forearms and pull to sit
(2) response: complete flexion of both UEs including a grasp
what is the onset age and integration age of the traction reflex?
(1) onset age: 28 weeks gestation
(2) integration age: 2-5 months
what is the stimulus and response for the palmar grasp reflex?
(1) stimulus: place your index finger in the infants palm from the ulnar side and apply pressure
(2) catching or quick flexion and adduction of the arms; followed by holding or effective grasp
what is the onset age and integration age of the palmar grasp reflex?
(1) onset age: 37 weeks (birth)
(2) integration age: 4-6 months
what is the stimulus and response for the positive support reflex?
(1) stimulus: contact on the ball of the foot on the support surface
(2) response: partial weight bearing with hips and knees slightly flexed (immature) or rigid extension of the LE
what is the onset age and integration age of the positive support reflex?
(1) onset age: 35 weeks gestation
2) integration age: 1-2 months (immature) and 6 months (mature
what is the stimulus and response for the spontaneous stepping reflex?
(1) stimulus: incline the infant forward while holding him under the arm around the chest
(2) response: automatic stepping
what is the onset age and integration age of the spontaneous stepping reflex?
(1) onset age: 37 weeks gestation
(2) integration age: 2 months
what is the stimulus and response for the asymmetrical tonic neck reflex (ATNR)?
(1) stimulus: use a visual stimulus to encourage the infant to follow and turn his head 180 degrees (can also be performed manually)
(2) response: extension of the extremities on the face side with flexion of the extremities on the skull side
what is the onset age and integration age of the asymmetrical tonic neck reflex (ATNR)?
(1) onset age: 37 weeks gestation
(2) integration age: 4-6 months
what is the onset age and integration age of the symmetrical tonic neck reflex (STNR)?
(1) onset age: 4-6 months
(2) integration age: 8-12 months
what is the onset age and integration age of the symmetrical tonic neck reflex (STNR)?
(1) onset age: 4-6 months
(2) integration age: 8-12 months
what is the stimulus and response for the tonic labyrinthine supine reflex (TLR-S)?
(1) stimulus: put the infant in a supine position
(2) response: increased extensor tone
what is the onset age and integration age of the tonic labyrinthine supine reflex (TLR-S)?
(1) onset age: >37 weeks
(2) integration age: 6 months
what is the stimulus and response for the tonic labyrinthine prone reflex (TLR-P)?
(1) stimulus: put the infant in a prone position
(2) response: increased flexor tone
what is the onset age and integration age of the tonic labyrinthine prone reflex (TLR-P)?
(1) onset age: >37 weeks
(2) integration age: 6 months
what is the stimulus and response for the labyrinthine head righting reaction?
(1) stimulus: hold infant in vertical suspension with blindfold on; then slowly tilt the head 45 degrees laterally, forward or backwards
(2) response: upright positioning of the head
what is the onset age and integration age of the labyrinthine head righting reaction?
(1) onset age: birth to 6 months (in stages)
(2) integration age: persists
what is the stimulus and response for the neck righting reflex?
(1) stimulus: fully turn the infants head on one side
(2) response: log rolling the entire body to maintain alignment with the head
what is the onset age and integration age of the neck righting reflex?
(1) onset age: 4-6 months
(2) integration age: 5 years
what is the stimulus and response for the body righting reflex?
(1) stimulus: flex one hip and knee toward the chest, adduct, rotate the pelvis and hold briefly
(2) response: segmental roll of the upper trunk to maintain alignment
what is the onset age and integration age of the body righting reflex?
(1) onset age: 4-6 months
(2) integration age: 5 years
what is the stimulus and response for the landau reflex?
(1) stimulus: hold the infant in horizontal prone suspension
(2) response: complete extension of the head, trunk, and extremities
what is the onset age and integration age of the landau reflex?
(1) onset age: 3-4 months
(2) integration age: 1-2 years
what is the stimulus and response for the protective reaction UE forward reflex?
(1) stimulus: suddenly tip the infant forward toward the supporting surface
(2) response: sudden extension of both UE, hand opening and neck extension to break the fall
what is the onset age and integration age of the protective reaction UE forward reflex?
(1) onset age: 6-7 months
(2) integration age: persists
what is the stimulus and response for the protective reaction UE sideways reflex?
(1) stimulus: suddenly tip the infant off balance to the side while in sitting
(2) response: sudden extension and abduction of the arm to the side
what is the onset age and integration age of the protective reaction UE sideways reflex?
(1) onset age: 7-8 months
(2) integration age: persists
what is the stimulus and response for the protective reaction UE backwards reflex?
(1) stimulus: suddenly tip the infant backwards while in sitting
(2) response: backwards arm extension or arm extension to one side
what is the onset age and integration age of the protective reaction UE backwards reflex?
(1) onset age: 9-10 months
(2) integration age: persists
what is the stimulus and response for the protective reaction LE sideways (staggered) reflex?
(1) stimulus: push the child off balance in standing
(2) response: lateral, forward, or backwards stepping depending on the direction of the push
what is the onset age and integration age of the protective reaction LE sideways (staggered) reflex?
(1) onset age: 15-18 months
(2) integration age: persists
what is the stimulus and response for the plantar grasp reflex?
(1) stimulus: apply pressure with your thumb on the ball of the infant’s foot
(2) response: toe flexion
what is the onset age and integration age of the plantar grasp reflex?
(1) onset age: 28 weeks gestation
(2) integration age: 9 months
