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.
Submitted by Nick on January 19, 2012. A reactive and non reactive non stress test (NST) is done during pregnancy to check the babyâs health and growth. This non stress test during pregnancy is done when the doctor needs to evaluate the babyâs and the motherâs condition before suggesting the next steps.