MCN Cardiovascular Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
Risk factors for disruption of normal development? -
correct answer ✅maternal substance use, maternal exposure to
viruses, maternal DM, family Hx of CHD
What two diseases are most common with congenital heart
defects? -
correct answer ✅down syndrome, DeGeorge
Possible S/S of congenital heart defects? -
correct answer ✅activity intolerance, failure to thrive, tachypnea,
color change, *sweating around the head with feeds*, delayed
growth/development
If a pt is going for a cardiac cath, what are two critical points we
need to do/be aware of? -
correct answer ✅mark pedal pulses, check to see if allergy to
iodine/shellfish
S/S of cyanotic heart defects? -
correct answer ✅cyanosis, polycythemia, R-L shunting of blood,
failed 100% O2 test
Questions and Answers 2026
Risk factors for disruption of normal development? -
correct answer ✅maternal substance use, maternal exposure to
viruses, maternal DM, family Hx of CHD
What two diseases are most common with congenital heart
defects? -
correct answer ✅down syndrome, DeGeorge
Possible S/S of congenital heart defects? -
correct answer ✅activity intolerance, failure to thrive, tachypnea,
color change, *sweating around the head with feeds*, delayed
growth/development
If a pt is going for a cardiac cath, what are two critical points we
need to do/be aware of? -
correct answer ✅mark pedal pulses, check to see if allergy to
iodine/shellfish
S/S of cyanotic heart defects? -
correct answer ✅cyanosis, polycythemia, R-L shunting of blood,
failed 100% O2 test
