Peds Cardiac In-class

Front

A nurse is caring for an infant who has the following clinical manifestations: systolic murmur, wide pulse pressure, bounding pulses, and rales when auscultating the lungs. Which congenital heart condition should the nurse suspect?

Back

Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Front

A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who has a heart defect and is scheduled for cardiac catheterization. Which action should the nurse take? Options: Place on NPO status for 12 hours prior to the procedure, Check for iodine or shellfish allergies prior to the procedure, Elevate the affected extremity following the procedure, Limit fluid intake following the procedure

Back

Check for iodine or shellfish allergies prior to the procedure

Front

A nurse is providing teaching to the caregiver of an infant who has a prescription for digoxin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? "Do not offer your baby fluids after giving the medication." "Digoxin increases your baby's heart rate." "Give the correct dose of medication at regularly scheduled times." "If your baby vomits a dose, you should repeat the dose to ensure that the correct amount is received."

Back

Give the correct dose of medication at regularly scheduled times.

Front

What would be included in nursing interventions for a child after a cardiac catheterization?

Back

Assess the affected extremity for temperature and color.

Front

What is an early sign of heart failure that would be recognized by the nurse? Options: Increased urinary output, Bradycardia, Inability to sweat, Tachypnea

Back

Tachypnea

Front

What would be included in nursing care of an infant with heart failure?

Back

Organize activities to allow for uninterrupted sleep.

Front

What heart defects causes hypoxemia and cyanosis because desaturated venous blood is entering the systemic circulation?

Back

Tetralogy of Fallot

Front

What information would a nurse counseling parents on the home care of the child with a cardiac defect before corrective surgery include?

Back

Promote normality within the limits of the child’s condition.