You Are Doing an Orthopedic Evaluation on a 13-Month-Old Child

question 2

Multiple Choice

You are doing an orthopedic evaluation on a 13-month-old child. The parents are concerned that the child isn't walking. Select the finding that is atypical in a 13-month-old child.

• A) The child has no visible longitudinal arch in standing (flat feet).
• B) The child has a 3-degree hip flexion contracture.
• C) The child has genu valgum.
• D) The child has a straight lateral border of the foot.

---

Definitions:

Delegating Decision Making

The process by which authority to make certain decisions is transferred from one individual, often a manager, to another person or group.

Integration

The process of combining separate parts or elements into a whole, often used in the context of systems, businesses, and technologies to improve efficiency or coherence.

Common Goals

Objectives shared by members of a group that provide a common direction and unite their efforts.

Mechanistic Organization

A highly structured and formal organization, often characterized by centralized decision-making and a rigid hierarchy.