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Dpt 2 - Pediatrics - Primitive Reflexes Ppt Exam Study Guide
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Dpt 2 - Pediatrics - Primitive Reflexes Ppt Exam Study Guide what are reflexes that can be elicited in early infancy - Answer primitive reflexes what happens to primitive reflexes in normal development - Answer b ecome "integrated" by coming under control of higher centers - they "override" re flex so stimulus does not elicit response what might cause primitive reflexes or reflex movements similar to pr imitive reflex to once again be manifested and be produced after a stimulus - A nswer insult to CNS what kind of conditions may cause remnants of primitive reflexes t o manifest in an intact CNS - Answer stressful conditions see startle, grasp T/F primitive reflexes are never obligatory (strong and consistent) i n infants with an *intact CN S* - Answer true should not see reflex every time with stimulus rooting reaction - Answer head turning to side stimulated, mout h opens in preparation to suck rooting reaction onset - Answer 28 weeks GA rooting reaction integration - Answer 3 months birth to 3 mo- most important time to get calories in how to test rooting reaction - Answer pt supine with head in m idline stroke from corner of mouth laterally reflex present if head turns toward side of stimulation and mouth opens in preparation to suck sucking response - Answer effective 3-4 rhythmical sucking move ments sucking response onset - Answer 28 weeks GA sucking response integration - Answer 2-5 months sucking response testing - Answer place finger or nipple i nto infant's mouth present response is 3- 4 effective rhythmical sucking movements lack of sucking response may indicate - Answer depressed CNS may lead to failure to thrive why is it important to check feeding skills at 5 months - Answer want to make sure sucking reflex is integrated moro reflex - Answer with infant in supine and head in midline, a llow head to drop about 30 degrees into PT hand should see abduction of shoulders with extension of elbows, wrists, f ingers - then adduction, elbow flexion, and head flexion also infant does not like onset of moro reflex - Answer 28 weeks GA integration of moro reflex - Answer 5-6 months how is the startle reflex similar to the Moro reflex - Answer reaction 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 - Answer CP can create issues if in highly stimulating environment T/F reflexes are always strong and consistent in an infant with an intact CNS - Answer false would mean are obligatory which reflex is helpful in feeding - Answer rooting the moro and startle reflex are similar yet different, what are the differences - Answer stimulus for moro - head drop stimulus for startle - loud noise traction response - Answer subtle small flexor movement flexion of UE may or may not be strong enough to support infant' s weight onset of traction response - Answer 28 weeks GA integration of traction response - Answer 2-5 months position for testing traction response - Answer infant supine with head in midline grasp infant's wrists and pull up as if to pull into sittingThe benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
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