While Evaluating the Reflexes of a Newborn, the Nurse Notes

question 5

Multiple Choice

While evaluating the reflexes of a newborn, the nurse notes that with a loud noise the newborn symmetrically abducts and extends his arms, his fingers fan out and form a "C" with the thumb and forefinger, and he has a slight tremor. The nurse would document this finding as a positive:

• A) Tonic neck reflex.
• B) Glabellar (Myerson) reflex.
• C) Babinski reflex.
• D) Moro reflex.

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