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6 years ago
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
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6 years ago
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.
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