Which One of the Following Newborn Reflexes Should the Nurse

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following newborn reflexes should the nurse be able to elicit at a 6-month well-baby visit?

• A) Moro
• B) Startle
• C) Babinski
• D) Extrusion

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Definitions:

Complete Tetanus

A state of sustained muscle contraction caused by rapid, repeated stimulation surpassing the relaxation phase between stimuli.

Muscle Fiber

An individual contractile cell within skeletal muscle, characterized by its long, cylindrical shape and multinucleated structure.

Contractions

The process of muscles tightening or shortening, which results in movement or force being applied.

Sustained Muscle Contraction

A continuous muscle contraction without relaxation, often due to persistent stimulation.