PRET 4.4 Newborn Reflexes

What are newborn reflexes important for?

• Understanding language development

• Assessing the nervous system's development

• Measuring physical growth

• Analyzing social skills

At what age does the palmar grasp reflex typically disappear?

• 2-3 months

• 4-6 months

• 6-9 months

• 9-12 months

Which reflex involves the infant curling their toes?

• Grasp reflex

• Moro reflex

• Plantar grasp reflex

• Sucking reflex

The Moro reflex is also known as what?

• Grasp reflex

• Startle reflex

• Fencing reflex

• Crawling reflex

When should the rooting reflex typically disappear?

• 2 months

• 4 months

• 6 months

• 12 months

What does the sucking reflex help with?

• Finding food sources

• Feeding

• Sleeping

• Crawling

The Babinski reflex is characterized by which response?

• Curling of the fingers

• Splaying of the toes

• Stiffening of the legs

• Turning of the head

How does the crawling reflex manifest?

• The infant kicks their legs

• The infant pushes against a hand

• The infant rolls over

• The infant sits up

When does the tonic neck reflex typically disappear?

• At birth

• 2 months

• 4 months

• 6 months

What is the age range for the step reflex to disappear?

• 1-2 months

• 3-4 months

• 5-6 months

• 7-8 months