APGAR
What is the expected score for a heart rate of <110 bpm?
1 on the APGAR
During the startle response, the nb first does this with their arms?
Extending arms in C shape
This type of reflex helps a newborn survive by assisting with feeding.
A primitive reflex.
Flexion of the arm and leg.
The newborn must have support under this body part to safetly assess the stepping reflex.
The baby requires support of the trunk or under the arms.
What is the desired skin color/presentation?
Pink skin would receive a score of 2.
What triggers the moro reflex?
A loud sound or a sudden movement
Gently stroking this part of the newborn elicits the feeding response.
stroking the childs cheeck or corner of their mouth
This position is created when an infant turns the head to one side, extending the arm on that side and flexing the opposite arm.
What is the fencing position.
What triggers the stepping reflex?
Flexed limbs would receive a score of what?
1 on the APGAR
This injury may be present if the startle reflex is absent or only on 1 side.
Fractured clavicle
This action indicates they are searching of a nipple.
Turning their head towards the touch and opening their mouth.
This body movement occurs on the side the infant is facing.
Extension of the arm and leg.
Until what age does the stepping reflex take place?
The stepping reflex takes place until about 3-4 months of age.
What would a floppy response to grimace indicate in the APGAR?
Indicates inadequate oxygenation and distress.
Until what age does the Moro reflex take place?
The Moro reflex will last until 4-6 months of age.
This age is when the rooting reflex disappears.
around 4 months of age.
Until what age does the tonic neck reflex take place?
It will last until 4- 6 months of age.
When the soles touch a flat surface, the newborn responds by doing this.
Makes alternative stepping or walking movements.
What would slow and irregular respirations indicate on the APGAR?
It would indicate a need for tactile stimulation to encourage deep breathing and assess for the need of respiratory clearance.
Persistence of this response beyond what age may suggest a neuro disorder?
6 months
An absent feeding response in a full-term newborn may suggest a problem with this body system.
The nervous system.
What triggers the tonic neck relfex?
It is triggered when the baby's head is turned to one side while laying down.
This milestone eventually replaces the newborn stepping reflex.
Walking