When assessing a toddler, age 18 months, nurse Sydney should interpret which of the following as a sign of a neurologic dysfunction?
a. Positive gag reflex
b. Positive tonic neck reflex
c. Positive Babinski’s reflex
d. Positive corneal reflex
Answer C.
Babinski’s reflex should disappear by age 12 months; its presence after this age indicates neurologic dysfunction. The gag reflex, tonic neck reflex, and corneal reflex are normal findings for a toddler.
a. Positive gag reflex
b. Positive tonic neck reflex
c. Positive Babinski’s reflex
d. Positive corneal reflex
Answer C.
Babinski’s reflex should disappear by age 12 months; its presence after this age indicates neurologic dysfunction. The gag reflex, tonic neck reflex, and corneal reflex are normal findings for a toddler.
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