Why is her heart racing? Interpreting Vital Signs in an infant

What was the heart rate of Molly's daughter Kara that concerned the nurse?

• 100 beats per minute

• 150 beats per minute

• 180 beats per minute

• 220 beats per minute

What did the radiologist find concerning about Kara's liver?

• It was not visible on the ultrasound

• It was enlarged and there was free fluid in the abdomen

• It had a strange color

• It was smaller than normal

What condition was Kara diagnosed with?

• Pericardial effusion

• Myocarditis

• Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)

• Meningitis

What did the nurse do after the diagnosis of Kara's condition?

• Administered an IV and put Kara on a heart monitor

• Gave her medication to reduce fever

• Immediately started CPR

• Sent her home with instructions for care

According to the text, what is the normal heart rate for a 2-month-old baby?

• Around 100 beats per minute

• Around 150 beats per minute

• Around 200 beats per minute

• Around 220 beats per minute

What is one of the most prominent symptoms of congestive heart failure in babies?

• High fever

• Difficulty feeding due to shortness of breath

• Frequent sneezing

• Rash

What method did Dr. Wolf first use to slow Kara's heart rate?

• He administered an intravenous dose of adenosine

• He applied a cold ice bag on Kara's face

• He used a defibrillator to apply an electric shock

• He prescribed oral digoxin

What medication was Kara given intravenously to block the abnormal signal causing the pacemaker to race?

• Digoxin

• Adenosine

• Digitalis

• Antibiotics

What is the expected duration for Kara to continue on the medication before having a trial without it?

• A few weeks

• A few months

• For a year or two

• Until she is 5 or 6 years old

What is the long-term solution if Kara's symptoms recur and she has an abnormal conduction pathway?

• Continued use of adenosine

• Radio-frequency ablation

• Permanent use of a pacemaker

• Lifetime administration of digoxin