Practice Question
A nurse is assessing the reflexes of a term newborn. After placing the newborn in the supine position, which of the following methods should the nurse use to elicit the Moro reflex?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Make a loud noise above the newborn.
Rationale:
💎 The Moro reflex is elicited by a sudden change in the infant’s environment, such as a loud sound.
💎 It triggers the infant to extend the arms, fingers, and legs, then retract in a startled response.
💎 This reflex is a normal neurologic finding and should be present in a term newborn.
💎 Absence or asymmetry may indicate neurologic or musculoskeletal problems.
💎 It is typically present from birth to around 4 to 6 months of age.
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This question is from RN ATI Maternal Newborn NGN- 2019~Exam 2 which contains 62 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4