Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is assisting a client with breastfeeding her newborn.The nurse should explain that which of the following reflexes will initiate sucking?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Rooting. When the cheek or lip is touched, the infant turns the head toward the stimulus and opens the mouth to suck. This reflex helps initiate sucking during breastfeeding. Moro reflex (B) is a startle reflex, stepping reflex (C) is for walking, and Babinski reflex (D) is for assessing neurological function. Choices E, F, G are not applicable.