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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Neonatal

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A baby Darcy has just been born to mother Helen. A nurse is teaching Helen how to elicit an appropriate palmer reflex in baby Darcy. How should the nurse teach baby Darcy’s mother Helen to elicit a good palmer reflex?
  1. Place a finger in each of Darcy’s hands to stimulate the grasp.
  2. Run a finger down his arm.
  3. Stroke the bottom of his feet.
  4. None of the above.
Explanation
Answer: A - The nurse should teach baby Darcy’s mother Helen to elicit a good palmer reflex by placing a finger in each of Darcy’s hands to stimulate the grasp. This is vitally important to detect in the first few hours after birth as a defect could lead to a long term disability if not detected early for intervention.
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