WWYC Ch 5 Physical Development birth to 2

After touching the infant's palm, his or her hands will grip tightly

• Babinski reflex

• Moro reflex

• Palmar grasp reflex

• Sucking reflex

Infants turn their head toward anything that brushes their faces

• Rooting reflex

• Moro reflex

• Palmar grasp reflex

• Sucking reflex

The infant fans his or her toes out when his or her feet are stroked

• Babinski reflex

• Moro reflex

• Palmar grasp reflex

• Sucking reflex

When placing a finger on the lips of mouth, the infant will suck.

• Babinski reflex

• Moro reflex

• Palmar grasp reflex

• Sucking reflex

Occurs when the baby is startled by a noise or sudden movement

• Babinski reflex

• Moro reflex

• Palmar grasp reflex

• Sucking reflex

When normal reflexes are NOT present, it may be a sign of nerve or brain damage

• True

• False

Growth is the slowest during the first two years of life

• True

• False

There are weight and height differences between boys and girls by two years of age

• True

• False

A child from birth to one year is called a(n)

• preschooler

• infant

• toddler

• none of these

The average newborn infant measures

• 16 inches

• 18 inches

• 20 inches

• 22 inches