Primitive reflexes and genetic sub-programs 1. Reflex responses to light touch: Light touch produces a variety of reflex responses‚ depending upon the area stimulated and the age of the individual. The motor responses are most marked in the early months of life. Grasp reflex (palmar and plantar): Light touch of the palm or sole produces reflex flexion of the fingers or toes. The most effective way to elicit the reflex is to slide the stimulating object‚ such as a finger
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Age Range 0-3 Months Many babies are born around the 40th week are born with reflexes which include swallowing and sucking reflex this is so they can swallow milk and in conjunct with that they also have the rooting reflex they move head from side to side in order to find the nipple or the teat. They also have the grasp reflex and standing and walking reflex. When first born they sleep a lot but after one month they start to become more observant and stay awake longer. Babies start to look
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1. Which action should the nursery nurse take first in caring for the infant? A) Dry the infant quickly with warm blankets. CORRECT Drying the infant is a priority to prevent evaporative heat loss. B) Use a scale to immediately weigh the infant. INCORRECT Weighing the infant can be delayed and another intervention done first. C) Apply a servomechanism temperature probe. INCORRECT Applying a temperature probe is a common procedure when using a radiant warmer; however‚ another action
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Hyperekplexia Hyperekplexia is a rare hereditary disease. It is recognised soon after birth and becomes apparent when an infant exhibits symptoms such as an exaggerated startle reflex. If stimuli such as loud noises are unexpected‚ an attack is triggered where the muscle tone is increased (hypertonia) and the body becomes stiff. The classic indication of hyperekplexia is the extended startle reaction as a response to tapping of the nose. Other symptoms of the disease can include seizures and
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diagnosis? How do they relate to the primary diagnosis? (1 point) It was Harry’s general weakness his clumsiness‚ and his suffering from extreme fatigue and weight loss and his weakened motor controls‚ slurred speech and displays an abnormal Babinski reflex that led me to his primary diagnosis. 3. How does this condition (pathophysiology) affect the body and lead to the observable symptoms and dysfunction? Be specific in the areas of the CNS it affects. (1 point) Because motor neurons degenerate with
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Children’s Functional Health Pattern Assessment Functional Health Pattern Assessment (FHP) Toddler (1-2) Preschool-Aged (3-4) School-Aged (5-12) Pattern of Health Perception and Health Management: List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group. List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group. Holding on to the parent in response to the new environment‚ when the toddler is ready to be examined the clinician will
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The baby moves their eyes towards the direction of sound Babies cry to indicates needs. Eg- hunger Touch Babies feel pain from birth Babies face hand and soles are sensitive to touch The baby give a startle response if they are moved suddenly (Moro reflex) Sound Babies often stop crying and listens to a human voice Babies react more to high sounds Taste Babies like sweet tastes Smell Babies turn to the smell of milk Sight Babies can focus on objects 20cm away The baby is sensitive to light Babies
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BIOL 2010: Anatomy and Physiology I CNS Injury: Brain vs Spinal Cord Directions: Read the case study below and complete the questions at the end. You will form small groups in class to collaborate and produce your final answer. < hr noshade="noshade" />Brain vs. Spinal Cord: A Directed Case Study in CNS Injury (modified from a case study by Patrick Field‚ Kean University and Tom Cappaert‚ Central Michigan University) Dr. Green and Dr. Carter were nearing the end of the first year
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We went tiptoeing along a path amongst the trees back towards the end of the widow’s garden‚ stooping down so as the branches wouldn’t scrape our heads. When we passed the kitchen I fell over a root and made a noise. We scrouched down laid still. Miss Watson’s big nigger‚ named Jim‚ was setting in the kitchen door; we could see him pretty clear‚ because there was light behind him. He got up and stretched his neck out about a minute‚ listening. Then he says: “Who dah?” He listened some more;
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Practice Questions 1. Which of the following is not one of the key steps in the grief process? A. Denial B. Anger C. Bargaining D. Rejection 2. Which of the following matches the definition: covering up a weakness by stressing a desirable or stronger trait? A. Compensation B. Projection C. Rationalization D. Dysphoria 3. Which of the following waveforms is most commonly found with light sleepers? A. Theta B. Alpha C. Beta D. Zeta 4. Which of the following months matches
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