Practice Question
Which newborn reflex elicits the following reaction: Head turns to one side - the way the head is facing, the arm/leg is stretched out while the other is bent?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Tonic neck reflex.
Rationale:
🧠 The tonic neck reflex (or "fencer’s pose") occurs when the infant’s head is turned — the limbs on that side extend, the opposite side flexes.
🧠 It helps develop hand-eye coordination and is a sign of neurologic integrity.
🧠 It disappears around 4–6 months of age.
🧠 Moro and startle involve extension and recoil; Babinski is toe-fanning from sole stimulation.
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A. Support thermoregulation.
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D. Announcement of the delivery.
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A. to 15% of their birth weight
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C. 15% to 18% of their birth weight.
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A. Change her position to the right side.
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C. Lower the head of the bed.
D. Place the mother in a Trendelenburg position.
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Answer Choices:
A. Inspecting if the urethral opening appears circular.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4