CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Neonatal

What are important sign for the students to recognize as a positive Ortoloni's sign on baby George?
  1. Hip subluxation.
  2. Clicking sound.
  3. Clunking sound.
  4. All of the above.
Explanation
Answer: D - For the students to recognize as a positive Ortoloni's sign on baby George, they should observe all of the above including hip subluxation, clicking and clunking sounds. Ortoloni’s test spund be performed within a few hours of birth especially to detect any congenital dysplasia of the hip which can be a life debilitating condition if not recognized immediately.
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