Asked by Terrance Phillandra on Jul 12, 2024
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The nurse is examining a 6-month-old infant and places the infant's feet flat on the table and flexes his knees up. The nurse notes that the right knee is significantly lower than the left. Which of these statements is true of this finding?
A) This finding is a positive Allis sign and suggests hip dislocation.
B) The infant probably has a dislocated patella on the right knee.
C) This finding is a negative Allis sign and normal for an infant of this age.
D) The infant should return to the clinic in 2 weeks to see if his condition has changed.
Allis Sign
A clinical sign used to detect hip dislocation or hip joint abnormalities, usually in newborns.
Hip Dislocation
An injury in which the head of the femur is displaced from its socket in the pelvic bone, often caused by trauma.
Patella
The kneecap; a small bone located in front of the knee joint.
- Describe and assess common childhood musculoskeletal conditions.
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Shreeyana SilwalJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Finding one knee significantly lower than the other is a positive Allis sign and suggests hip dislocation. Normally the tops of the knees are at the same elevation. The other statements are not correct.
Learning Objectives
- Describe and assess common childhood musculoskeletal conditions.
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