Reflexes - Stimuli & Responses Flashcards
ATNR Stimulus
Head rotate to one side
Moro Stimulus
Moved quickly from upright to reclined
Startle Stimulus
Sudden noise or movement
Rooting/Search Stimulus
Lip/cheek stroked
Sucking Stimulus
Finger/nipple placed in infant’s mouth
Palmar Grasp Stimulus
Object placed in hand or stroking palm
Plantar Grasp Stimulus
Sole of foot stroked or pressed
Babinski Stimulus
Lateral aspect of sole of foot firmly stroked
Stepping Stimulus
Held upright with feet touching solid flat surface
Flexor Withdrawal Stimulus
Noxious stimulus to sole of foot
STNR Stimulus
Head/neck ext
OR
Head/neck flex
(in sitting)
TLR Stimulus
Neck flex
OR
Neck ext
(in prone)
Positive Support Stimulus
Lower infant in vertical suspension to allow soles to touch flat surface & bear some weight
ATNR Response
UE flex (opposite from head turn) UE ext (same side as head turn)
Moro Response
Arms/legs ext & fingers spread.
THEN arms/legs flex.