Question
The type of maneuver shown in the picture below is consistent with ?
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28 to 30 week infant.
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30 to 35 week infant.
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35 to 40 week infant.
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| D. |
40 to 45 week infant.
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � A
Explanation
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The type of maneuver shown in the picture above represents Heel to ear maneuver.
- The position for assessing the heel to ear maneuver is demonstrated in the picture above.
- The degree of extension seen is consistent with a 28 to 30 week infant.
- The resting tone of the lower extremities can be assessed by the heel to ear maneuver.
- With the baby on its back and the pelvis flat, a foot is moved as near to the ipsilateral ear as possible without exerting undue force.
- Very premature infants can easily touch their heels to their ears.
- This becomes somewhat more difficult after 30 weeks and impossible by week 34 of gestation.
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