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.
A woman with placental insufficiency usually does not have any symptoms. Your health care provider will measure the size of your growing womb (uterus) at each visit, starting about halfway through your pregnancy. If your uterus is not growing as expected, a pregnancy ultrasound will be done. This test will measure your baby's size and growth, and assess the size and placement of the placenta. Other times, problems with the placenta or your baby's growth may be found on a routine ultrasound that is done during your pregnancy.