Behavioural characteristics of a newborn​

Behavioural characteristics of a newborn​

1st Grade

5 Qs

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Behavioural characteristics of a newborn​

Behavioural characteristics of a newborn​

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Quiz

Health Sciences

1st Grade

Hard

Created by

Lee Wan Xuen

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A newborn baby demonstrates the rooting reflex when touched on the cheek, but fails to show the grasping reflex when an object is placed in its hand. Which of the following is the best interpretation of these findings?

The baby’s development is within normal limits as some reflexes may develop later.

The absence of the grasping reflex may indicate a neurological disorder.

The baby is selectively expressing reflexes based on comfort and readiness.

Reflexes like grasping are unimportant and should not be a concern.

The baby will develop the grasping reflex after further muscular development.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When does a sucking reflex start to develop?

28 weeks

32 weeks

36 weeks

Upon delivery

24 weeks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following describes Rooting Reflex?

Hold the infant’s hands between the thumb and index/middle fingers and apply pressure to the palm and dorsum of both hands. The infant will open their mouth and drop their tongue to the floor of their mouth.

Stroking the infants palm with a finger causes them to tighten their hand.

Stroking the ball of the foot causes the infant to curl their toes and attempt to grab the finger.

In a sitting position, allow the head to momentarily fall backwards, the infant will symmetrically extend and abduct their arms and open their hands.

Stroking an infant’s cheek or corner of their mouth will cause the infant to turn their head and open their mouth.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is not a feature of babies with Down Syndrome?

Single palmar crease

Wide sandal gap

Upward slanting eyes

Flattened nose

Hypertonia

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

You are examining Jony during the postnatal check. You noticed that his right leg is shorter and has more skin folds compared to the left. What should you do next?

Its normal, this will resolve with time

Do an ultrasound of the hip

Perform blood tests

Perform Barlow’s and Ortolani’s tests

Do an X-ray