Module 11, General Medical Level

A 6 week old boy was in breech position and delivered by C-section. He is the first child for his 38 year old mother. At 6 weeks of age a dislocated hip was noted.

Question 11A

The breech position is a major risk factor for developmental hip dislocation (DDH).

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Question 11B

Being a first child increases the risk for DDH.

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Question 11C

Being a boy increases the risk for having DDH.

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Question 11D

Six weeks is the ideal time to diagnosis a dislocated hip.

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Question 11E

The mother states that she also had a dislocated hip. This greatly increases the risk for this child to have a dislocated hip.

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