Life Span Development

Question 1

Babinski reflex

Answer 1

Movement in which the big toe bends upward when the outer edge of the sole is scratched

Question 2

Moro reflex

Answer 2

After a sudden loud noise the baby flexes the legs makes an embracing gesture with the arms and usually gives a brief cry

Question 3

Rooting reflex

Answer 3

Done by touching or stroking the side of the cheek or mouth this causes the infant to turn the head towards that side and to begin to suck

Question 4

Terminal droop

Answer 4

A theory that a decline in intelligence in older adulthood may be caused by he persons conscious or inconclusive perception of coming death

Question 5

Vital signs

Answer 5

At birth repair story rate of a newborn should be 40-60 then drop to 30-40 a few minutes later

Question 6

Neonate

Answer 6

An baby under 28 days