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asmith134

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on: Jun 28, 2018
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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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The Moro reflex is a normal neonatal reflex. It is elicited when the infant's crib is jarred. The infant responds by drawing the legs up, fanning the arms, and then bringing the arms to the midline in an embrace position.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A cephalohematoma is caused by a collection of blood beneath the periosteum of the cranial bone. It does not cross the suture line.


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