Nsg 432 Exam 2 2024 Graded A+

Moro reflex {Ans: Reflex in which a newborn stretches out the arms and legs and cries in response to a loud noise or an abrupt change in the environment; absent by six months}Maintaining Uterine Tone {Ans: massaging the fundus until firm; administer IV fluid and oxytocic medications}Desquamation {Ans: peeling skin that occurs a few days after birth}stepping or walking reflex {Ans: Hold infant vertically under arms or on trunk, allowing one foot to touch table surface------Infant will simulate walking, alternating flexion & extension of feet; term infants walk on soles of their feet, & preterm infants walk on their toes. Response is normally present for 3-4 weeks}Within 12 hours the fundus {Ans: Can rise to approximately 1 cm above the umbilicus}Glabellar reflex {Ans: tap on the bridge of the infant's nose, infant should close eyes tightly}