Question

Alert the healthcare provider that the infant has a dislocated hip

Rationale:
The Ortolani maneuver is a technique for checking hip integrity. Unequal movement suggests that the hip is dislocated.
A) 1 week
B) 2 weeks
C) 1 month
D) 2 months

Answer 1

The Ortolani maneuver tests for hip dislocation in infants, and if positive, a healthcare provider should be alerted immediately, making the multiple-choice options irrelevant.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Ortolani maneuver is a medical test used to check the integrity of an infant's hips and is specifically designed to detect hip dysplasia or dislocation. A dislocated hip in an infant can be a serious condition necessitating prompt attention by a healthcare provider. During this maneuver, if the examiner feels a 'clunk' as the femoral head relocates into the hip socket, it indicates a positive Ortolani sign, which suggests a dislocated hip. It is important to detect hip dislocations early to allow for effective treatment.

Regarding the options provided that indicate when to alert a healthcare provider, none are directly related to the Ortolani maneuver itself. This test is often performed at well-baby checks in the first few weeks of life to screen for any hip abnormalities. Consequently, if an Ortolani test is positive for a hip dislocation, the healthcare provider should be informed immediately irrespective of the infant's age at the time of discovery. Therefore, none of the answer choices (A, B, C, or D) are relevant in the context of the Ortolani maneuver's results.