A 2-Week-Old Infant Can Fixate on an Object but Cannot

question 36

Multiple Choice

A 2-week-old infant can fixate on an object but cannot follow a light or bright toy. What should the nurse do?

• A) Consider this a normal finding.
• B) Continue with the examination, and assess visual fields.
• C) Assess the pupillary light reflex for possible blindness.
• D) Expect that a 2-week-old infant should be able to fixate and follow an object.

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Definitions:

Endoderm

The innermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, which gives rise to the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems.

Maternal Stress

Psychological and physiological stress experienced by a mother during pregnancy, which can affect fetal development and child outcomes.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy to provide oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby and remove waste products.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and lactation, also known to play a role in social bonding and trust.