Question 1

An infant is experiencing dyspnea related to patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).What does the nurse understand regarding why dyspnea occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood is circulated through the lungs again,causing pulmonary circulatory congestion. 
B)  Blood is shunted past the pulmonary circulation,causing pulmonary hypoxia. 
C)  Blood is shunted past cardiac arteries,causing myocardial hypoxia. 
D)  Blood is circulated through the ductus from the pulmonary artery to the aorta,bypassing the left side of the heart. 
A)  Blood is circulated through the lungs again,causing pulmonary circulatory congestion. 
B)  Blood is shunted past the pulmonary circulation,causing pulmonary hypoxia. 
C)  Blood is shunted past cardiac arteries,causing myocardial hypoxia. 
D)  Blood is circulated through the ductus from the pulmonary artery to the aorta,bypassing the left side of the heart.

Question 2

Which is the most appropriate nursing action related to the administration of digoxin (Lanoxin)to an infant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Counting the apical rate for 30 seconds before administering the medication 
B)  Withholding a dose if the apical heart rate is less than 100 beats/minute 
C)  Repeating a dose if the child vomits within 30 minutes of the previous dose 
D)  Checking respiratory rate and blood pressure before each dose 
A)  Counting the apical rate for 30 seconds before administering the medication 
B)  Withholding a dose if the apical heart rate is less than 100 beats/minute 
C)  Repeating a dose if the child vomits within 30 minutes of the previous dose 
D)  Checking respiratory rate and blood pressure before each dose

Question 3

What assessment(s)in a child with tetralogy of Fallot would indicate the child is experiencing a paroxysmal hypercyanotic episode? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Spontaneous cyanosis 
B)  Dyspnea 
C)  Weakness 
D)  Dry cough 
E)  Syncope 
A)  Spontaneous cyanosis 
B)  Dyspnea 
C)  Weakness 
D)  Dry cough 
E)  Syncope

Question 4

Which congenital cardiac defect(s)cause(s)increased pulmonary blood flow? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Atrial septal defects (ASDs) 
B)  Tetralogy of Fallot 
C)  Dextroposition of aorta 
D)  Patent ductus arteriosus 
E)  Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) 
A)  Atrial septal defects (ASDs) 
B)  Tetralogy of Fallot 
C)  Dextroposition of aorta 
D)  Patent ductus arteriosus 
E)  Ventricular septal defects (VSDs)

An infant is experiencing dyspnea related to patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).What does the nurse understand regarding why dyspnea occurs?

Which is the most appropriate nursing action related to the administration of digoxin (Lanoxin)to an infant?

What assessment(s)in a child with tetralogy of Fallot would indicate the child is experiencing a paroxysmal hypercyanotic episode? (Select all that apply. )

Which congenital cardiac defect(s)cause(s)increased pulmonary blood flow? (Select all that apply. )

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Exam 26: The Child With a Cardiovascular Disorder

An infant is experiencing dyspnea related to patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).What does the nurse understand regarding why dyspnea occurs?

Which is the most appropriate nursing action related to the administration of digoxin (Lanoxin)to an infant?

What assessment(s)in a child with tetralogy of Fallot would indicate the child is experiencing a paroxysmal hypercyanotic episode? (Select all that apply. )

Which congenital cardiac defect(s)cause(s)increased pulmonary blood flow? (Select all that apply. )

The Past, Present, and Future

Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

Fetal Development

Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy

Nursing Care of Women With Complications During Pregnancy

Nursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labor and Birth

Nursing Management of Pain During Labor and Birth

Nursing Care of Women With Complications During Labor and Birth

The Family After Birth

Nursing Care of Women With Complications Following Birth

The Nurses Role in Womens Health Care

The Term Newborn

Preterm and Postterm Newborns

The Newborn With a Perinatal Injury or Congenital Malformation

An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition

The Infant

The Toddler

The Preschool Child

The School-Age Child

The Adolescent

The Childs Experience of Hospitalization

Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family

The Child With a Sensory or Neurological Condition

The Child With a Musculoskeletal Condition

The Child With a Respiratory Disorder

The Child With a Condition of the Blood, Blood-Forming Organs, or Lymphatic System

The Child With a Gastrointestinal Condition

The Child With a Genitourinary Condition

The Child With a Skin Condition

The Child With a Metabolic Condition

Childhood Communicable Diseases, Bioterrorism, Natural Disasters, and the Maternalchild Patient

The Child With an Emotional or Behavioral Condition

Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

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