PEDIATRIC_CHF.XLSX EXAMS WITH 100%
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Pediatric CHF: Underlying Cause Correct answers
Heart is unable to meet metabolic demands → leads to poor perfusion
and fluid overload.
Classic Signs of CHF (Mnemonic: FAST HEART) Correct answers
Fatigue, Anorexia, Sweating, Tachypnea, Hepatomegaly, Edema, Ascites,
Rales, Tachycardia.
Common Assessment Findings Correct answers
Poor feeding Diaphoresis with feeds Crackles Delayed cap refill* Failure
to thrive
Nursing Priorities (6 Key Interventions) Correct answers
1. Oxygen PRN2. Small frequent high-calorie feeds3. Daily weights &
strict I&O4. Cluster care5. Elevate HOB (Head of Bed)6. Monitor VS,
pulses, and perfusion
Digoxin: Mechanism & Parameters Correct answers
Action: Improves contractilityHold parameters: Infant HR <90, Child HR
<70
Furosemide: Mechanism & Monitoring Correct answers
Action: Reduces preloadNursing action: Monitor K+ (potassium) and
weight
ACE Inhibitors: Mechanism Correct answers
ACCURATE ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 BEST
GRADED A+ FOR PASS
Pediatric CHF: Underlying Cause Correct answers
Heart is unable to meet metabolic demands → leads to poor perfusion
and fluid overload.
Classic Signs of CHF (Mnemonic: FAST HEART) Correct answers
Fatigue, Anorexia, Sweating, Tachypnea, Hepatomegaly, Edema, Ascites,
Rales, Tachycardia.
Common Assessment Findings Correct answers
Poor feeding Diaphoresis with feeds Crackles Delayed cap refill* Failure
to thrive
Nursing Priorities (6 Key Interventions) Correct answers
1. Oxygen PRN2. Small frequent high-calorie feeds3. Daily weights &
strict I&O4. Cluster care5. Elevate HOB (Head of Bed)6. Monitor VS,
pulses, and perfusion
Digoxin: Mechanism & Parameters Correct answers
Action: Improves contractilityHold parameters: Infant HR <90, Child HR
<70
Furosemide: Mechanism & Monitoring Correct answers
Action: Reduces preloadNursing action: Monitor K+ (potassium) and
weight
ACE Inhibitors: Mechanism Correct answers