When the newborn's crib was moved suddenly, the nurse noticed that his legs flexed and arms fanned out, and then both came back toward the midline. How would the nurse interpret this behavior?
a. The Moro reflex
b. The grasp reflex
c. An abnormality of the musculoskeletal system
d. A neurological abnormality
Question 2
While inspecting a newborn's head, the nurse identifies a swelling of the scalp that does not cross the suture line. How would the nurse refer to this finding when documenting?
a. Molding
b. Caput succedaneum
c. Cephalohematoma
d. Enlarged fontanelle
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