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.
In Indiana, pulse oximetry newborn screening is done after a baby is at least 24 hours (or 1 day) old. The pulse ox screen is done by placing a probe (a small device with a red light that measures a personâs oxygen level) on the babyâs right hand & one of the babyâs feet. Pulse oximetry newborn screening only takes a few minutes to perform. During his/her pulse ox screen, your baby should be warm & quiet.