Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A term newborn in the supine positionA nurse is assessing the reflexes of a term newborn. After placing the newborn in the supine position, which of the following methods should the nurse use to elicit the Moro reflex?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The Moro reflex is elicited by a sudden loud noise, causing the newborn to abduct and then adduct their arms. Turning the head elicits the tonic neck reflex, touching the cheek triggers the rooting reflex, and tapping the forehead induces the glabellar reflex.