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The nurse is performing the cardiac screening on a newborn before discharge. Which
assessment finding would be suggestive of a Coarctation of the Aorta? - coRREct
aNSwER-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? - coRREct aNSwER-Patent Ductus arteriosis
Which is not a component of Tetralogy of Fallot? - coRREct aNSwER-Hypertrophic Left
Ventricle
Which infant should the nurse see first? - coRREct aNSwER-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? - coRREct
aNSwER-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? - coRREct aNSwER-Electrolyte lab
levels
The nurse is educating parents about their baby's upcoming echocardiogram. Which
statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching? - coRREct aNSwER-My
baby cannot have a bottle for 4 hours before the test.
For which congenital heart defect would the nurse expect low oxygen saturations? -
coRREct aNSwER-Transposition of the Great Vessels
, Which statement made by a 12 year old about their upcoming cardiac catheterization
requires follow-up teaching? - coRREct aNSwER-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: - coRREct
aNSwER-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? - coRREct aNSwER-Your child
must remain on complete bedrest until afebrile
Which side of the heart has the higher pressures normally? - coRREct aNSwER-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: - coRREct aNSwER-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: - coRREct aNSwER-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? - coRREct aNSwER-Lasix helps the
heart by reducing the amount of fluid going through it.
A 3 year old is being discharged with heart failure, and the parents want to know how
much physical activity they should allow. What is the nurse's best response? - coRREct
aNSwER-Allow him to regulate his activity.
What is the nurse's highest priority immediately following a cardiac catheterization? -
coRREct aNSwER-Compare bilateral pulses and capillary refill.