In Newborns, Rooting

question 84

Multiple Choice

In newborns, rooting:

• A) refers to the same behavior as nursing.
• B) must be learned over the first few weeks of life.
• C) is a reflex that causes the head to turn in the direction of a touch on the cheek.
• D) is a voluntary behavior the infant uses in order to locate the nipple while feeding.

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Definitions:

Timely Interruptions

Strategic pauses made at appropriate moments to redirect or enhance the flow of a conversation or intervention.

Attentiveness

The quality of paying close attention to something or someone, being alert and focused.

Summarization

The act of condensing information into a compact, comprehensive format, highlighting key points and main ideas.

Highlighting

Emphasizing or making certain aspects or details more noticeable or important.