The following are the goals of antepartum care: 1  To evaluate the health status of the mother and the fetus. 2  To estimate the gestational age. 3  To identify the patient at risk for complications.  To anticipate problems before they occur and prevent them if possible.
ï· Question 13 2 out of 2 points What technique is performed at every infant examination during the first year of life to detect hip dislocation? Response Feedback: At every examination during an infant s first year of life, the Barlow-Ortolani maneuver is performed. This test involves stabilizing the pelvis and flexing one hip and knee to 90 degrees. It detects hip dislocation and is signified by a clicking noise with the maneuver.
Internal tibial torsion is a twist in the tibia or shin bone. This can occur if the child's lower leg (tibia) twists out of normal alignment. This can occur before birth, as the legs rotate to fit in the confined space of the womb. Some inward twist of the tibial bone is normal in babies. After birth, the legs should gradually rotate to align properly.