Pediatric Cardiovascular Disorders

What are the shunts in fetal heart in utero?

• Foramen Ovale

• Ductus Venosus

• Ductus Arteriosus

• Ductus Atrium

Which side of the heart is the pressure normally stronger in?

• Left Ventricle

• Right Ventricle

• Right Atrium

• Left Atrium

This closes as pressure in the left atrium exceeds pressure in the right atrium?

• Right Atrium

• Foramen Ovale

• Ductus Arteriosus

• Left Ventricle

What is part of the assessment history of cardiac function?

• Maternal health, pregnancy, and birth history

• Detailed family history

• Infant health history

• Grandparents history

• Older children and adolescent health history

What are the complications of Cardiac Catheterization?

• Acute hemorrhage from entry site

• Fever

• Nausea and vomiting

• Loss of pulse in catharized extremity

• Transient dysrhythmias

What are the post-procedural care of Cardiac Catheterization?

• Bedrest with affected extremity maintained straight

• Administration of Acetaminophen

• Cover site with occlusive waterproof pressure dressing

• Family home care teaching

• low sodium diet

What are the Acquired cardiovascular disorder disease process?

• Autoimmune response

• Infection

• Environmental factors

• Familial tendecies

• Abnormal function

These defects increases pulmonary blood volume on the right side of the heart and are considered Acyanotic?

• VSD

• ASD

• PDA

• Tricuspid Atresia

What are the signs and symptoms of Acyanotic Congenital heart defects?

• Increased fatigue

• Growth retardation

• Heart murmur

• Increase risk for Endocarditis

• CHF

What would be some signs of ASD

• Audible murmur

• Heart failure

• Left to right shunt

• Closes after 3-4 days

• CHF is common