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.
Obstetric ultrasound is primarily used to: 1  Date the pregnancy (gestational age) 2  Confirm fetal viability. 3  Determine location of fetus, intrauterine vs ectopic. 4  Check the location of the placenta in relation to the cervix. 5  Check for the number of fetuses (multiple pregnancy) 6  Check for major physical abnormalities.