Posted: August 15th, 2017

Which of the following describes the Babinski reflex?

Which of the following describes the Babinski reflex?

A. The newborn’s toes will hyperextend and fan apart from dorsiflexion of the big toe when one side of foot is stroked upward from the ball of the heel and across the ball of the foot.
B. The newborn abducts and flexes all extremities and may begin to cry when exposed to sudden movement or loud noise.
C. The newborn turns the head in the direction of stimulus, opens the mouth, and begins to suck when cheek, lip, or corner of mouth is touched.
D. The newborn will attempt to crawl forward with both arms and legs when he is placed on his abdomen on a flat surface