Pediatric Physical Therapy Reflexes Quiz

What is the age range for the Grasp reflex?

• Birth to 4-6 months

• 28 weeks to 9 months

• From birth until about 6 weeks

• 4 to 6 months

What is the response to the Sucking reflex?

• Withdrawal of the foot

• Sucking action occurs

• Extension of the big toe

• Flexion of the toes

Which reflex is elicited by touching the cheek or corner of the mouth?

• Sucking reflex

• Rooting reflex

• Placing reflex

• Grasp reflex

What does the Babinski reflex indicate if present after age 1?

• Muscle strength

• Normal development

• Neurological damage

• Healthy reflexes

What is the function of the Flexor withdrawal reflex?

• Grasping objects

• Balance reactions

• Feeding assistance

• Protective value

What is the response of the Moro reflex?

• Wide abduction of arms

• Flexion of the toes

• Placing foot on a table

• Extension of the big toe

What does the Tonic Labyrinthine Supine reflex increase?

• Neurological activity

• Muscle contraction

• Extensor tone

• Flexor tone

What is the age range for the Crossed Extension reflex (I)?

• 28 weeks to 1-2 months

• Birth to 2 months

• 4 to 6 months

• From birth until about 6 weeks

What is the stimulus for the Galant reflex?

• Light touch to the foot

• Firm sharp stimulation alongside the spine

• Pressure on the palm

• Sudden loud noise

What does the Blink reflex protect against?

• Bright lights

• Loss of balance

• Physical injury

• Loud noises