Newborn reflexes and Apgar Scores
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| Newborn is supine, head is turned to one side. In response, the extremities on the same side straighten and the opposite side flexes. | Tonic neck reflex
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| Elicited when the newborn is startled by a loud noise or lifted slightly and suddenly lowered. In response, straightens arms and hands outward and the knees flex. | Moro reflex
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| Elicited when the side of the newborn's cheek is touched. In response, turns toward that side and opens lips to suck. | Rooting reflex
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| This reflex is more pronounced at birth and is lost in 4 to eight weeks. Occurs when the newborn is held upright. | Stepping reflex
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| The newborn holds an object or finger firmly enough to be lifted momentarily from the crib. | Palmer grasping reflex
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| True or False: There are 4 signs for Apgar Scoring: heart rate, respiration, muscle tone and reflex response | False
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| True or False: If the Apgar score is less than 7 at 5 minutes, the scoring should be repeated every 5 minutes up to 20 minutes. | True
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| (Apgar Scoring)What would you score the newborn if he cries when you flick the soles of his feet? | Score of 2
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| (Apgar Scoring)What would you score the newborn if thee extremities are blue and the body is pink? | Score of 1
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| (Apgar Scoring)What would you score the newborn that is flaccid at 1 minute? | Score of 0
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| (Apgar Scoring) What would you score the newborn if the heart rate is 90/min. at 5 minutes after birth? | Score of 1
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| (Apgar Scoring) What would you score the newborn if the heart rate is >100? | Score of 2
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| (Apgar Scoring) What would you score the newborn if there is some flexion? | Score of 1
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| (Apgar Scoring) What would you score the newborn if there is a grimace? | Score of 1
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