Question 1

What diagnostic tools are used to identify cardiac defects
I.Chest radiograph
II.EKG
III.Arterial blood gas testing
IV.CT scan
V.Echocardiogram
VI.MRI

Accepted Answer

A) I, III, and VI 
B) II, IV, and V 
C) I, II, and V 
D) III, IV, and VI 
A) I, III, and VI 
B) II, IV, and V 
C) I, II, and V 
D) III, IV, and VI C

Question 2

What percentage of ventricular septal defects close in the first 2 years of life

Accepted Answer

A) 25% 
B) 33% 
C) 50% 
D) 75% 
A) 25% 
B) 33% 
C) 50% 
D) 75% D

Question 3

A registered respiratory therapist should include which of the following treatments in the care and management of a postoperative patient with an atrial septal defect
I.Albuterol
II.Hyperventilation
III.Chest physiotherapy
IV.Noninvasive ventilation.
V.Supplemental oxygen

Accepted Answer

A) I and III 
B) II and IV 
C) IV and V 
D) II and IV. 
A) I and III 
B) II and IV 
C) IV and V 
D) II and IV. C

Question 4

Treatment for ventricular septal defect should Consist of all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Digoxin 
B) Inotropes 
C) IV fluids 
D) ACE inhibitors 
E) High caloric nutrition 
A) Digoxin 
B) Inotropes 
C) IV fluids 
D) ACE inhibitors 
E) High caloric nutrition

Question 5

A patient with atrioventricular septal defect would present with which of the following characteristics
I.Rapid weight gain
II.Diaphoresis while feeding
III.Noneventful feeding episodes
IV.Fatigue

Accepted Answer

A) I, III, and IV 
B) II, III, and IV 
C) II and IV 
D) I and III 
A) I, III, and IV 
B) II, III, and IV 
C) II and IV 
D) I and III

Question 6

Patients with which of the following genetic syndromes have an increased prevalence of Coarctation of the aorta
I.Trisomy 13
II.Turner syndrome.
III.DiGeorge syndrome
IV.Down syndrome

Accepted Answer

A) II and IV 
B) II and III 
C) I and II 
D) I and IV 
A) II and IV 
B) II and III 
C) I and II 
D) I and IV

Question 7

Which of the following are possible treatments for severe pulmonic stenosis
I.Prostaglandin therapy
II.Balloon valvuloplasty
III.Valve replacement
IV.Angioplasty

Accepted Answer

A) I, II, and III 
B) II, III, and IV 
C) I, II, and IV 
D) I, III, and IV 
A) I, II, and III 
B) II, III, and IV 
C) I, II, and IV 
D) I, III, and IV

Question 8

Which of the following are symptoms of aortic stenosis
I.Tachypnea
II.Normal feedings
III.Failure to thrive
IV.SynCope
V.Vigor
VI.Gradual exercise intolerance

Accepted Answer

A) I, III, IV, and VI 
B) II, III, V, and VI 
C) I, II, IV, and V 
D) I, II, III, and V 
A) I, III, IV, and VI 
B) II, III, V, and VI 
C) I, II, IV, and V 
D) I, II, III, and V

Question 9

Atrioventricular septal defect is especially Common in children with what syndrome

Accepted Answer

A) Turner's syndrome 
B) Trisomy 21 
C) Spinal bifida 
D) Cushing's syndrome 
A) Turner's syndrome 
B) Trisomy 21 
C) Spinal bifida 
D) Cushing's syndrome

Question 10

A patient who presents with decreased femoral pulses, brachiofemoral delay, and Continuous flow murmur suggest:

Accepted Answer

A) Aortic stenosis 
B) Atrial septal defect 
C) Coarctation of the aorta 
D) Double aortic arch 
A) Aortic stenosis 
B) Atrial septal defect 
C) Coarctation of the aorta 
D) Double aortic arch

Question 11

An atrial septal defect that persists beyond 2 years of age or is larger than 6 mm requires surgical closure prior to the child starting school.Indications for earlier closure Consists of which of the following
I.History of arrhythmia
II.Evidence of pulmonary hypotension
III.Risk of paradoxical embolus
IV.Symptoms of heart failure

Accepted Answer

A) I, II, and IV 
B) I, III, and IV 
C) II and III 
D) I and IV 
A) I, II, and IV 
B) I, III, and IV 
C) II and III 
D) I and IV

Question 12

What are some clinical symptoms of a moderate-to-large ventricular septal defect, specifically nonrestrictive left-to-right shunting
I.Tachycardia
II.Tachypnea
III.Accessory muscle use
IV.Failure to thrive
V.Diaphoresis
VI.Cyanosis
VII.Poor feeding

Accepted Answer

A) I, III, V, and VII 
B) I, II, III, and VI 
C) IV, V, VI, and VII 
D) II, IV, V, and VII 
A) I, III, V, and VII 
B) I, II, III, and VI 
C) IV, V, VI, and VII 
D) II, IV, V, and VII

Question 13

Septum secundum is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) A thin layer of tissue Connected to the endocardial cushions 
B) An opening in the intra-atrial septum 
C) A muscular structure that grows downward from the upper portion of the embryologic atria 
D) A wall that divides two cavities 
A) A thin layer of tissue Connected to the endocardial cushions 
B) An opening in the intra-atrial septum 
C) A muscular structure that grows downward from the upper portion of the embryologic atria 
D) A wall that divides two cavities

Question 14

Postoperative surgical risks for Coarctation of the aorta include which of the following
I.Persistent hypotension
II.Vocal Cord paralysis
III.Chylothorax
IV.Upper extremity paralysis
V.Post Coarctectomy syndrome

Accepted Answer

A) I, II, and IV 
B) III, IV, and V 
C) II, III, and IV 
D) I, III, and V 
A) I, II, and IV 
B) III, IV, and V 
C) II, III, and IV 
D) I, III, and V

Question 15

What does a registered respiratory therapist need to be vigilant in assessing once a patient is given prostaglandin therapy
I.Apneas of greater than 20 seConds
II.Tachypnea
III.Bradycardia
IV.Desaturations
V.Peripheral edema
VI.Hypotension

Accepted Answer

A) III, IV, V, and VI 
B) I, III, IV, and V 
C) II, IV, V, and VI 
D) I, II, III, and IV 
A) III, IV, V, and VI 
B) I, III, IV, and V 
C) II, IV, V, and VI 
D) I, II, III, and IV

Question 16

Which of the following diagnostic tests are used to Confirm a diagnosis of double aortic arch
I.MRI
II.CT scan
III.CT angiography
IV.Barium swallow

Accepted Answer

A) I, II, and III 
B) I, III, and IV 
C) II, III, and IV 
D) I, II, and IV 
A) I, II, and III 
B) I, III, and IV 
C) II, III, and IV 
D) I, II, and IV

Question 17

Successful atrial septal defect closure has excellent long-term outComes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the most Common Congenital cardiac defect

Accepted Answer

A) Atrial septal defect 
B) Ventricular septal defect 
C) Atrioventricular septal defect 
D) Aortic stenosis 
A) Atrial septal defect 
B) Ventricular septal defect 
C) Atrioventricular septal defect 
D) Aortic stenosis

Question 19

Atrial septal defects are one of the most quickly diagnosed Congenital heart diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A patient with an atrial septal defect presents with which of the following initial symptoms
I.Exercise-induced dyspnea
II.Ventricular tachycardia
III.Atrial fibrillation
IV.Exercise-induced fatigue
V.Atrial flutter

Accepted Answer

A) I, III, and V 
B) II, IV, and V 
C) I, III, IV, and V 
D) I, II, III, IV, and V 
A) I, III, and V 
B) II, IV, and V 
C) I, III, IV, and V 
D) I, II, III, IV, and V

What diagnostic tools are used to identify cardiac defects I.Chest radiograph II.EKG III.Arterial blood gas testing IV.CT scan V.Echocardiogram VI.MRI

What percentage of ventricular septal defects close in the first 2 years of life

A registered respiratory therapist should include which of the following treatments in the care and management of a postoperative patient with an atrial septal defect I.Albuterol II.Hyperventilation III.Chest physiotherapy IV.Noninvasive ventilation. V.Supplemental oxygen

Treatment for ventricular septal defect should Consist of all of the following except:

A patient with atrioventricular septal defect would present with which of the following characteristics I.Rapid weight gain II.Diaphoresis while feeding III.Noneventful feeding episodes IV.Fatigue

Patients with which of the following genetic syndromes have an increased prevalence of Coarctation of the aorta I.Trisomy 13 II.Turner syndrome. III.DiGeorge syndrome IV.Down syndrome

Which of the following are possible treatments for severe pulmonic stenosis I.Prostaglandin therapy II.Balloon valvuloplasty III.Valve replacement IV.Angioplasty

Which of the following are symptoms of aortic stenosis I.Tachypnea II.Normal feedings III.Failure to thrive IV.SynCope V.Vigor VI.Gradual exercise intolerance

Atrioventricular septal defect is especially Common in children with what syndrome

A patient who presents with decreased femoral pulses, brachiofemoral delay, and Continuous flow murmur suggest:

What are some clinical symptoms of a moderate-to-large ventricular septal defect, specifically nonrestrictive left-to-right shunting I.Tachycardia II.Tachypnea III.Accessory muscle use IV.Failure to thrive V.Diaphoresis VI.Cyanosis VII.Poor feeding

Septum secundum is defined as:

Postoperative surgical risks for Coarctation of the aorta include which of the following I.Persistent hypotension II.Vocal Cord paralysis III.Chylothorax IV.Upper extremity paralysis V.Post Coarctectomy syndrome

What does a registered respiratory therapist need to be vigilant in assessing once a patient is given prostaglandin therapy I.Apneas of greater than 20 seConds II.Tachypnea III.Bradycardia IV.Desaturations V.Peripheral edema VI.Hypotension

Which of the following diagnostic tests are used to Confirm a diagnosis of double aortic arch I.MRI II.CT scan III.CT angiography IV.Barium swallow

Successful atrial septal defect closure has excellent long-term outComes.

What is the most Common Congenital cardiac defect

Atrial septal defects are one of the most quickly diagnosed Congenital heart diseases.

A patient with an atrial septal defect presents with which of the following initial symptoms I.Exercise-induced dyspnea II.Ventricular tachycardia III.Atrial fibrillation IV.Exercise-induced fatigue V.Atrial flutter

Making Sense of Caring for Kids: a Different Approach to Respiratory Care

Fetal Cardiopulmonary Development

Resuscitation of the Newborn During Transition to Extrauterine Life

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Apnea of Prematurity and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Disease of Full-Term Infants

Common Neonatal Complications: Pulmonary Complications

Common Neonatal Complications: Multisystem Complications

Abdominal Defects

Airway Abnormalities

Cyanotic Heart Defects

Asthma

Pediatric Disease With Respiratory Implications

Pediatric Pulmonary Diseases

Pediatric Infectious Airway Diseases

Neuromuscular Disorders

Pediatric Diseases With Respiratory Implications

Neurological Accidents

Ethics in Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

Palliative and End of Life Care

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Exam 11: Acyanotic Heart Defects

What diagnostic tools are used to identify cardiac defects I.Chest radiograph II.EKG III.Arterial blood gas testing IV.CT scan V.Echocardiogram VI.MRI

What percentage of ventricular septal defects close in the first 2 years of life

A registered respiratory therapist should include which of the following treatments in the care and management of a postoperative patient with an atrial septal defect I.Albuterol II.Hyperventilation III.Chest physiotherapy IV.Noninvasive ventilation. V.Supplemental oxygen

Treatment for ventricular septal defect should Consist of all of the following except:

A patient with atrioventricular septal defect would present with which of the following characteristics I.Rapid weight gain II.Diaphoresis while feeding III.Noneventful feeding episodes IV.Fatigue

Patients with which of the following genetic syndromes have an increased prevalence of Coarctation of the aorta I.Trisomy 13 II.Turner syndrome. III.DiGeorge syndrome IV.Down syndrome

Which of the following are possible treatments for severe pulmonic stenosis I.Prostaglandin therapy II.Balloon valvuloplasty III.Valve replacement IV.Angioplasty

Which of the following are symptoms of aortic stenosis I.Tachypnea II.Normal feedings III.Failure to thrive IV.SynCope V.Vigor VI.Gradual exercise intolerance

Atrioventricular septal defect is especially Common in children with what syndrome

A patient who presents with decreased femoral pulses, brachiofemoral delay, and Continuous flow murmur suggest:

What are some clinical symptoms of a moderate-to-large ventricular septal defect, specifically nonrestrictive left-to-right shunting I.Tachycardia II.Tachypnea III.Accessory muscle use IV.Failure to thrive V.Diaphoresis VI.Cyanosis VII.Poor feeding

Septum secundum is defined as:

Postoperative surgical risks for Coarctation of the aorta include which of the following I.Persistent hypotension II.Vocal Cord paralysis III.Chylothorax IV.Upper extremity paralysis V.Post Coarctectomy syndrome

What does a registered respiratory therapist need to be vigilant in assessing once a patient is given prostaglandin therapy I.Apneas of greater than 20 seConds II.Tachypnea III.Bradycardia IV.Desaturations V.Peripheral edema VI.Hypotension

Which of the following diagnostic tests are used to Confirm a diagnosis of double aortic arch I.MRI II.CT scan III.CT angiography IV.Barium swallow

Successful atrial septal defect closure has excellent long-term outComes.

What is the most Common Congenital cardiac defect

Atrial septal defects are one of the most quickly diagnosed Congenital heart diseases.

A patient with an atrial septal defect presents with which of the following initial symptoms I.Exercise-induced dyspnea II.Ventricular tachycardia III.Atrial fibrillation IV.Exercise-induced fatigue V.Atrial flutter

Making Sense of Caring for Kids: a Different Approach to Respiratory Care

Fetal Cardiopulmonary Development

Resuscitation of the Newborn During Transition to Extrauterine Life

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Apnea of Prematurity and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Disease of Full-Term Infants

Common Neonatal Complications: Pulmonary Complications

Common Neonatal Complications: Multisystem Complications

Abdominal Defects

Airway Abnormalities

Cyanotic Heart Defects

Asthma

Pediatric Disease With Respiratory Implications

Pediatric Pulmonary Diseases

Pediatric Infectious Airway Diseases

Neuromuscular Disorders

Pediatric Diseases With Respiratory Implications

Neurological Accidents

Ethics in Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

Palliative and End of Life Care

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