An Examiner Who Discovers Unequal Movement or Uneven Gluteal Skin

question 41

Multiple Choice

An examiner who discovers unequal movement or uneven gluteal skin folds during the Ortolani maneuver would then:

• A)Tell the parents that one leg may be longer than the other, but they will equal out by the time the infant is walking.
• B)Alert the physician that the infant has a dislocated hip.
• C)Inform the parents and physician that molding has not taken place.
• D)Suggest that, if the condition does not change, surgery to correct vision problems may be needed.

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Definitions:

Direct Observation

The method of collecting data by watching subjects in their natural environment without interference.

Disgust

A strong feeling of aversion or revulsion often provoked by something perceived as unpleasant or offensive.

Normative Ethics

A branch of ethics concerned with establishing how things should or ought to be, focusing on the establishment of moral standards that guide actions.