NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

What is the proper term for the startle reflex in newborn?
  1. Flex reaction
  2. Moro reflex
  3. Newborn Moro reaction
  4. None of the above.
Explanation
Answer: B - Moro reflex is the proper term for the startle reflex in newborns. The arms are thrown wide, the fingers spread, and a grabbing motion follows. An asymmetrical Moro reflex suggests hemiplegia, brachial plexus palsy, or a fractured clavicle.
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