Which assessment finding is considered a neurologic soft sign in a 7-year-old child?
a. Plantar reflex
b. Poor muscle coordination
c. Stereognostic function
d. Graphesthesia
B
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A The plantar reflex is a normal response. When the lateral aspect of the sole of the
foot is stroked in a movement curving medially from the heel to the ball, the
response will be plantar flexion of the toes.
B Poor muscle coordination is a neurologic soft sign.
C Stereognostic function refers to the ability to identify familiar objects placed in
each hand.
D Graphesthesia is the ability to identify letters or numbers traced on the palm or
back of the hand with a blunt point.
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