Which newborn reflex is elicited by stroking the lateral sole of the infant's foot from the heel to the ball of the foot?
a. Babinski
b. Tonic neck
c. Stepping
d. Plantar grasp
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A The Babinski reflex causes the toes to flare outward and the big toe to dorsiflex.
B The tonic neck reflex (also called the fencing reflex) refers to the posture
assumed by newborns when in a supine position.
C The stepping reflex occurs when infants are held upright with their heel touching
a solid surface and the infant appears to be walking.
D Plantar grasp reflex is similar to the palmar grasp reflex: when the area below the
toes are touched, the infant's toes curl over the nurse's finger.
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