Infants Possess a Number of Simple Reflexes at Birth, Including

question 58

Multiple Choice

Infants possess a number of simple reflexes at birth, including all of the following, except

• A) sucking on a nipple placed in the mouth.
• B) turning the head in the direction of a touch on the cheek.
• C) reaching for a visible object placed near the face.
• D) blinking and coughing.

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Definitions:

Eighth Joint National Committee

A health initiative that provides evidence-based guidelines for the management of high blood pressure in adults.

Blood Pressure Management

The practice of controlling high blood pressure through lifestyle changes and medication, aimed at reducing the risks of associated health problems.

JNC 8

Eighth version of the Joint National Committee's guidelines on prevention, detection, evaluation, and treatment of high blood pressure.

Menstruate

The process by which females discharge blood and other materials from the lining of the uterus at intervals of about one lunar month from puberty until menopause.