NBCOT COTA Success: In-Depth Exam Prep On Developmental Milestones For Reflexes

NBCOT COTA Success: In-Depth Exam
Prep On Developmental Milestones For
Reflexes.
rooting -
\if you stroke a baby's corner of mouth and lips, they will move the tongue/mouth/head
toward stimuli

rooting -
\this reflex onset 28 wks/gestation, integration at 3 mo

suck - swallow -
\examiner place index finger inside infant's mouth with head in midline - infant with have
strong, rhythmical sucking

suck - swallow -
\onset 28 wks/gestation, integration at 2-5 mo

traction -
\grasp the child's forearms and pull-to-sit - infant will have complete flexion of UEs

traction -
\begins 28 wks/gestation, integrates 2-5 mo

moro -
\rapidly drop the infant's head backward - infant will have arm extension/abduction,
hand opening, then arm flexion/adduction

moro -
\begins 28 wks/gestation, integrates 4-6 mo

plantar grasp -
\apply pressure with thumb on infant's ball of foot -- infant will have toe flexion

plantar grasp -
\28 wks/gestation to 9 mo

galant -
\hold infant in prone suspension, gently scratch/tap alongisde spine with finger from
shoulders to buttocks -infant will have lateral trunk flexion & wrinkling of the skin on
stimulated side