Which one of the following newborn reflexes should the nurse be able to elicit at a 6-month well-baby visit?
1. Moro
2. Startle
3. Babinski
4. Extrusion
ANS: 3
The Babinski reflex is a normal reflex found in a 6-month-old infant. The Moro reflex is seen in the newborn. The startle reflex is seen in the newborn. Before 6 months of age, the extrusion re-flex causes food to be pushed out of the mouth. It is normally present from birth to 4 months.
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