A mother brings her newborn baby boy in for a checkup; she tells the nurse that he does not seem to be moving his right arm as much as his left and that he seems to have pain when she lifts him up under the arms
The nurse suspects a fractured clavicle and would observe for:
a.
Negative Allis test.
b.
Positive Ortolani sign.
c.
Limited range of motion during the Moro reflex.
d.
Limited range of motion during Lasègue test.
ANS: C
For a fractured clavicle, the nurse should observe for limited arm range of motion and unilateral response to the Moro reflex. The other tests are not appropriate for this type of fracture.
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