Dpt 2 - pediatrics - primitive reflexes ppt. Exam Questions With Correct Answers

Dpt 2 - pediatrics - primitive reflexes ppt. Exam Questions With Correct Answers What are reflexes that can be elicited in early infancy - answerprimitive reflexes what happens to primitive reflexes in normal development - answerbecome "integrated" by coming under control of higher centers - they "override" reflex so stimulus does not elicit response what might cause primitive reflexes or reflex movements similar to primitive reflex to once again be manifested and be produced after a stimulus - answerinsult to CNS what kind of conditions may cause remnants of primitive reflexes to manifest in an intact CNS - answerstressful conditions see startle, grasp T/F primitive reflexes are never obligatory (strong and consistent) in infants with an *intact CNS* - answertrue should not see reflex every time with stimulus rooting reaction - answerhead turning to side stimulated, mouth opens in preparation to suck rooting reaction onset - answer28 weeks GA rooting reaction integration - answer3 months birth to 3 mo- most important time to get calories in how to test rooting reaction - answerpt supine with head in midline stroke from corner of mouth laterally reflex present if head turns toward side of stimulation and mouth opens in preparation to suck EXAM STUDY MATERIALS July 29, 2024 12:59 PM sucking response - answereffective 3-4 rhythmical sucking movements sucking response onset - answer28 weeks GA sucking response integration - answer2-5 months sucking response testing - answerplace finger or nipple into infant's mouth present response is 3-4 effective rhythmical sucking movements lack of sucking response may indicate - answerdepressed CNS may lead to failure to thrive why is it important to check feeding skills at 5 months - answerwant to make sure sucking reflex is integrated moro reflex - answerwith infant in supine and head in midline, allow head to drop about 30 degrees into PT hand should see abduction of shoulders with extension of elbows, wrists, fingers - then adduction, elbow flexion, and head flexion also infant does not like onset of moro reflex - answer28 weeks GA integration of moro reflex - answer5-6 months how is the startle reflex similar to the Moro reflex - answerreaction to startle reflex is identical to Moro except stimulus for startle is loud noise startle reflex is easily elicited in children with what pathology even at an older age - answerCP can create issues if in highly stimulating environment T/F reflexes are always strong and consistent in an infant with an intact CNS - answerfalse would mean are obligatory which reflex is helpful in feeding - answerro