NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A baby’s rooting reflex can be tested by placing a finger on it
A
baby’s cheeks.
B
one corner of the baby’s mouth.
C
the bottom of the baby’s mouth.
D
every corner up and down the baby’s mouth.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This reflex starts when the corner of the baby’s mouth is stroked or touched. The baby will turn their head and open their mouth to follow and root in the direction of the stroking. This helps the baby find the breast or bottle to start feeding. This reflex lasts about 4 months.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rooting Reflex This newborn reflex begins by touching or stroking the corner of the baby’s mouth or when it touches the mother’s skin or nipple.

Detailed explanation-3: -The rooting reflex in babies is a basic survival instinct. This reflex helps your baby find and latch onto a bottle or your breast to begin feeding. When you gently stroke the corner of your baby’s mouth with your nipple, they should instinctively turn their head toward it to nurse.

Detailed explanation-4: -The palmar grasp reflex-which allows your baby to close her fingers around an object placed in her palm-is one of several newborn reflexes that appear at birth. It’s the reason why, when you put your finger or a small toy into her hand, she’ll make a fist around it and hold on tightly.

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