NSG 3600 EXAM 2 FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
The nurse is performing the cardiac screening on a newborn before discharge. Which
assessment finding would be suggestive of a Coarctation of the Aorta? - ANS Higher BP in
right arm than right leg.
The nurse is getting VS on a 36 hour old infant and notes bounding peripheral pulses and a BP of
96/25. The nurse suspects? - ANS Patent Ductus arteriosis
Which is not a component of Tetralogy of Fallot? - ANS Hypertrophic Left Ventricle
Which infant should the nurse see first? - ANS 4 day old with ASD, held by parents, 02 sats
88%
A 3 month old has Digoxin scheduled at 2000. The nurse assesses the infant and notes an apical
HR of 112, RR 42, BP 96/60. What should the nurse do next? - ANS Double check the digoxin
dose with another nurse
An infant is admitted with a known congenital heart defect. The infant has begun having
increased PVCs. At home, this baby takes labetalol, furosemide, iron, and a multivitamin. Which
order would the nurse expect to receive? - ANS Electrolyte lab levels
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, The nurse is educating parents about their baby's upcoming echocardiogram. Which statement
by the parents indicates a need for further teaching? - ANS My baby cannot have a bottle for
4 hours before the test.
For which congenital heart defect would the nurse expect low oxygen saturations? -
ANS Transposition of the Great Vessels
Which statement made by a 12 year old about their upcoming cardiac catheterization requires
follow-up teaching? - ANS I will need to stay home from school for at least 1 week after the
procedure.
A child with Kawasaki's is admitted to the unit.The nurse should prepare to: - ANS Give high-
dose aspirin as ordered
The student nurse is educating a family about a child's acute rheumatic fever. Which statement
would require intervention by the preceptor? - ANS Your child must remain on complete
bedrest until afebrile
Which side of the heart has the higher pressures normally? - ANS Left
The parents of a child with a cyanotic congenital heart defect ask the nurse why their child
always looks a little blue. The best answer is: - ANS It is due to unoxygenated blood mixing
with oxygenated blood before leaving the heart.
The nurse is preparing a dose of aspirin for a 4 year old with Kawasaki's disease. The parents are
concerned because they were told never to give their child aspirin. The best response from the
nurse would be: - ANS Typically aspirin is not given to children, but with Kawasaki's disease,
aspirin therapy is necessary.
The nurse is educating parents about Lasix (Furosemide). Which statement by the parents
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANS Lasix helps the heart by reducing the
amount of fluid going through it.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
The nurse is performing the cardiac screening on a newborn before discharge. Which
assessment finding would be suggestive of a Coarctation of the Aorta? - ANS Higher BP in
right arm than right leg.
The nurse is getting VS on a 36 hour old infant and notes bounding peripheral pulses and a BP of
96/25. The nurse suspects? - ANS Patent Ductus arteriosis
Which is not a component of Tetralogy of Fallot? - ANS Hypertrophic Left Ventricle
Which infant should the nurse see first? - ANS 4 day old with ASD, held by parents, 02 sats
88%
A 3 month old has Digoxin scheduled at 2000. The nurse assesses the infant and notes an apical
HR of 112, RR 42, BP 96/60. What should the nurse do next? - ANS Double check the digoxin
dose with another nurse
An infant is admitted with a known congenital heart defect. The infant has begun having
increased PVCs. At home, this baby takes labetalol, furosemide, iron, and a multivitamin. Which
order would the nurse expect to receive? - ANS Electrolyte lab levels
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, The nurse is educating parents about their baby's upcoming echocardiogram. Which statement
by the parents indicates a need for further teaching? - ANS My baby cannot have a bottle for
4 hours before the test.
For which congenital heart defect would the nurse expect low oxygen saturations? -
ANS Transposition of the Great Vessels
Which statement made by a 12 year old about their upcoming cardiac catheterization requires
follow-up teaching? - ANS I will need to stay home from school for at least 1 week after the
procedure.
A child with Kawasaki's is admitted to the unit.The nurse should prepare to: - ANS Give high-
dose aspirin as ordered
The student nurse is educating a family about a child's acute rheumatic fever. Which statement
would require intervention by the preceptor? - ANS Your child must remain on complete
bedrest until afebrile
Which side of the heart has the higher pressures normally? - ANS Left
The parents of a child with a cyanotic congenital heart defect ask the nurse why their child
always looks a little blue. The best answer is: - ANS It is due to unoxygenated blood mixing
with oxygenated blood before leaving the heart.
The nurse is preparing a dose of aspirin for a 4 year old with Kawasaki's disease. The parents are
concerned because they were told never to give their child aspirin. The best response from the
nurse would be: - ANS Typically aspirin is not given to children, but with Kawasaki's disease,
aspirin therapy is necessary.
The nurse is educating parents about Lasix (Furosemide). Which statement by the parents
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANS Lasix helps the heart by reducing the
amount of fluid going through it.
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