Infant Reflex Quiz

The Moro reflex is also called

• tonic neck reflex
• startle reflex
• rooting reflex
• grasp reflex

The rooting reflex helps a baby

• sleep better at night
• develop motor skills
• find food for feeding
• improve vision

The Babinski reflex occurs when

• the palm of the hand is pressed
• the fingers are squeezed
• the back of the knee is tapped
• the sole of the foot is stroked.

The stepping reflex is when

• The stepping reflex is when a newborn makes stepping motions when their feet touch a surface.
• The stepping reflex is when a baby kicks their legs in the air.
• The stepping reflex is when a newborn crawls on their stomach.
• The stepping reflex is when a baby waves their arms excitedly.

Which reflex helps a baby grasp objects tightly when something touches their palm?

• Grasping reflex
• startle reflex

• Tonic neck reflex

What is the main purpose of the sucking reflex?

• To promote sleep in infants.
• To facilitate feeding and ensure nutrition in infants.
• To develop oral motor skills in toddlers.
• To reduce anxiety in parents.

Which reflex is tested by stroking the baby's feet?

• Moro reflex
• Rooting reflex
• Grasp reflex
• Babinski reflex

Which reflex allows a baby to automatically open their mouth when their lips are touched?

• Sucking reflex
• Startle reflex
• Grasping reflex
• Rooting reflex

Which is not a primary reflex?

• Moro reflex

• rooting reflex

• knee-jerk reflex

• Sucking Reflex

The tonic neck reflex looks like

• The tonic neck reflex causes head tilting with arm and leg flexion on the opposite side.
• The tonic neck reflex is triggered by sound and results in body rotation.
• The tonic neck reflex involves head turning leading to arm and leg extension on the same side.