S2_L2: Infantile Reflexes Flashcards
Rests in a more flexed attitude and has more subcutaneous fat
A. Preterm infant
B. Term infant
B. Term infant
Has a relaxed attitude, limbs more extended, body size is small, head appears larger
in proportion to body (limp)
A. Preterm infant
B. Term infant
A. Preterm infant
Scrotum and testes are undeveloped, not pendulous, with minimal
rugae.
A. Preterm infant
B. Term infant
A. Preterm infant
Testes may be in the inguinal canal or in
abdominal cavity
A. Preterm infant
B. Term infant
A. Preterm infant
Scrotum and testes are well-developed, pendulous, and rugated. The testes are down in the scrotal sac.
A. Preterm infant
B. Term infant
B. Term infant
Clitoris is prominent and the labia majora are poorly developed and gaping.
A. Preterm infant
B. Term infant
A. Preterm infant
Fully developed labia majora and the clitoris is not prominent.
A. Preterm infant
B. Term infant
B. Term infant
Scarf sign: Resisting attempt
to bring elbow past midline
A. Preterm infant
B. Term infant
B. Term infant
Scarf sign: Elbow may be
brought across chest with
little or no resistance
A. Preterm infant
B. Term infant
A. Preterm infant
Ear cartilages are well formed
A. Preterm infant
B. Term infant
B. Term infant
Ear cartilages are poorly
developed and easily
fold
A. Preterm infant
B. Term infant
A. Preterm infant
Lanugo (hair) is present over back and face
A. Preterm infant
B. Term infant
A. Preterm infant
Firm hair with separate glands
A. Preterm infant
B. Term infant
B. Term infant
Fully developed lungs
A. Preterm infant
B. Term infant
B. Term infant
Presence of distress, breathing complications
A. Preterm infant
B. Term infant
A. Preterm infant
Higher brain functioning
A. Preterm infant
B. Term infant
B. Term infant
Has enough body fat and energy to regulate body function
A. Preterm infant
B. Term infant
B. Term infant
By 35th weeks, baby’s brain still needs to grow 50%
A. Preterm infant
B. Term infant
A. Preterm infant
Able to suck and swallow leading to rapid weight gain
A. Preterm infant
B. Term infant
B. Term infant
Weak suck/swallowing;
not fully developed until 34th week. They are assisted through NGT
or droppers.
A. Preterm infant
B. Term infant
A. Preterm infant
Normal or term infants are born between how many weeks of pregnancy?
37-42 weeks
Preterm is defined as babies born alive before ___ weeks of pregnancy are completed
37
Pre-term birth based in gestational age
- 32 to 37 weeks
- Less than 28 weeks
- 28 to less than 32 weeks
A. Extremely preterm
B. Very preterm
C. Moderate to late preterm
- C
- A
- B
Reflexes that are absent at birth and emerges as the child develops
Physiologic postural reflexes response
Physiologic Postural Reflex
Stimulus: Visual and vestibular stimulus
A. Head Righting reflex
B. Body, Head Righting reflex
C. Parachute Reaction or Protective Extension Reflex
D. Equilibrium or Tilting Reaction
A. Head Righting reflex
Physiologic Postural Reflex
Stimulus: tactile proprioception, vestibular
A. Head Righting reflex
B. Body, Head Righting reflex
C. Parachute Reaction or Protective Extension Reflex
D. Equilibrium or Tilting Reaction
B. Body, Head Righting reflex
Physiologic Postural Reflex
Stimulus: displacement of center of gravity outside of the supporting surface
A. Head Righting reflex
B. Body, Head Righting reflex
C. Parachute Reaction or Protective Extension Reflex
D. Equilibrium or Tilting Reaction
C. Parachute Reaction or Protective Extension Reflex
Physiologic Postural Reflex
Stimulus: displacement of center of gravity
A. Head Righting reflex
B. Body, Head Righting reflex
C. Parachute Reaction or Protective Extension Reflex
D. Equilibrium or Tilting Reaction
D. Equilibrium or Tilting Reaction
Physiologic Postural Reflex
Response: Adjustment of tone and posture of trunk to maintain balance
A. Head Righting reflex
B. Body, Head Righting reflex
C. Parachute Reaction or Protective Extension Reflex
D. Equilibrium or Tilting Reaction
D. Equilibrium or Tilting Reaction
Physiologic Postural Reflex
Response: Extension-abduction of the extremity
toward the side of the displacement to prevent falling
A. Head Righting reflex
B. Body, Head Righting reflex
C. Parachute Reaction or Protective Extension Reflex
D. Equilibrium or Tilting Reaction
C. Parachute Reaction or Protective Extension Reflex
Physiologic Postural Reflex
Response: Align body parts in anatomic position
relative to each other and gravity
A. Head Righting reflex
B. Body, Head Righting reflex
C. Parachute Reaction or Protective Extension Reflex
D. Equilibrium or Tilting Reaction
B. Body, Head Righting reflex
Physiologic Postural Reflex
Response: Align face/head vertical, mouth horizontal
A. Head Righting reflex
B. Body, Head Righting reflex
C. Parachute Reaction or Protective Extension Reflex
D. Equilibrium or Tilting Reaction
A. Head Righting reflex
Physiologic Postural Reflex
Significance: Absent or abnormal in cerebral palsy patient. Absent in Asymmetric spastic
hemiplegia & young stroke.
A. Head Righting reflex
B. Body, Head Righting reflex
C. Parachute Reaction or Protective Extension Reflex
D. Equilibrium or Tilting Reaction
C. Parachute Reaction or Protective Extension Reflex
Physiologic Postural Reflex
If you tilt the baby to the side, they’ll try to go back vertically.
A. Head Righting reflex
B. Body, Head Righting reflex
C. Parachute Reaction or Protective Extension Reflex
D. Equilibrium or Tilting Reaction
D. Equilibrium or Tilting Reaction
Physiologic Postural Reflex
Significance: Delays or absence in CNS is related to immature CNS or damage
A. Head Righting reflex
B. Body, Head Righting reflex
C. Parachute Reaction or Protective Extension Reflex
D. Equilibrium or Tilting Reaction
A. Head Righting reflex
Physiologic Postural Reflex
Age of emergence: from 4-6 months old
A. Head Righting reflex
B. Body, Head Righting reflex
C. Parachute Reaction or Protective Extension Reflex
D. Equilibrium or Tilting Reaction
B. Body, Head Righting reflex
Physiologic Postural Reflex
Age of emergence:
In Sitting: 6-8 months
In Standing: 12-14 months
A. Head Righting reflex
B. Body, Head Righting reflex
C. Parachute Reaction or Protective Extension Reflex
D. Equilibrium or Tilting Reaction
D. Equilibrium or Tilting Reaction
Physiologic Postural Reflex
Age of emergence: between 5 to 12 months
A. Head Righting reflex
B. Body, Head Righting reflex
C. Parachute Reaction or Protective Extension Reflex
D. Equilibrium or Tilting Reaction
C. Parachute Reaction or Protective Extension Reflex
Physiologic Postural Reflex
Age of emergence:
In Prone: 2 months
In Supine: 3-4 months
A. Head Righting reflex
B. Body, Head Righting reflex
C. Parachute Reaction or Protective Extension Reflex
D. Equilibrium or Tilting Reaction
A. Head Righting reflex
Primitive Reflexes
Stimulus: sudden neck extension
A. Moro or Startle Reflex
B. Rooting Reflex
C. Neck Righting or Body Detortational Reflex
D. Positive Supporting Reflex
A. Moro or Startle Reflex
Primitive Reflexes
Stimulus: stroking the corner of the mouth upper or lower lip
A. Moro or Startle Reflex
B. Rooting Reflex
C. Neck Righting or Body Detortational Reflex
D. Positive Supporting Reflex
B. Rooting Reflex
Primitive Reflexes
Stimulus: tactile contact and weight bearing on the sole
A. Moro or Startle Reflex
B. Rooting Reflex
C. Neck Righting or Body Detortational Reflex
D. Positive Supporting Reflex
D. Positive Supporting Reflex
Primitive Reflexes
Stimulus: neck rotation in supine
A. Moro or Startle Reflex
B. Rooting Reflex
C. Neck Righting or Body Detortational Reflex
D. Positive Supporting Reflex
C. Neck Righting or Body Detortational Reflex
Primitive Reflexes
Response: Sequential body rotation from shoulder
to pelvis toward the direction of the face. When you turn head, baby rolls as well.
A. Moro or Startle Reflex
B. Rooting Reflex
C. Neck Righting or Body Detortational Reflex
D. Positive Supporting Reflex
C. Neck Righting or Body Detortational Reflex
Primitive Reflexes
Response: legs extend for partial support of body weight
A. Moro or Startle Reflex
B. Rooting Reflex
C. Neck Righting or Body Detortational Reflex
D. Positive Supporting Reflex
D. Positive Supporting Reflex
Primitive Reflexes
Response: moving tongue, mouth and head towards stimulus
A. Moro or Startle Reflex
B. Rooting Reflex
C. Neck Righting or Body Detortational Reflex
D. Positive Supporting Reflex
B. Rooting Reflex
Primitive Reflexes
Response: Arm extension and abduction followed by
flexion and adduction.
A. Moro or Startle Reflex
B. Rooting Reflex
C. Neck Righting or Body Detortational Reflex
D. Positive Supporting Reflex
A. Moro or Startle Reflex
Primitive Reflexes
Significance: Gives an indication of muscle tone.
Both arms should extend & abduct.
A. Moro or Startle Reflex
B. Rooting Reflex
C. Neck Righting or Body Detortational Reflex
D. Positive Supporting Reflex
A. Moro or Startle Reflex