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Pediatric Cardiovascular Disorders | 75+ NCLEX Practice Questions & Answers | Congenital Heart Defects, Kawasaki Disease, Heart Failure & Cardiac Catheterization Nursing

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Master Pediatric Cardiovascular Disorders with this comprehensive study guide featuring 75+ expertly verified NCLEX-style practice questions and detailed answers designed to strengthen clinical reasoning and examination performance in pediatric nursing. This resource provides extensive coverage of congenital and acquired heart disorders, pediatric cardiac assessment, nursing interventions, emergency management, medication administration, postoperative care, and evidence-based clinical decision-making frequently tested in nursing school examinations, ATI, HESI, and NCLEX-RN preparation. The material thoroughly reviews Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), Coarctation of the Aorta (COA), Aortic Stenosis, Pulmonary Stenosis, Pulmonary Atresia, Transposition of the Great Vessels (TGV), Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Cardiomyopathy, Rheumatic Heart Disease, Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis, Kawasaki Disease, pediatric heart failure, congenital heart disease (CHD), fetal circulation, cardiac catheterization nursing care, cardiac transplantation, shock recognition, digoxin (Lanoxin) safety, pediatric cardiovascular pharmacology, cardiac surgery, postoperative monitoring, oxygenation, circulation, growth and development, family education, discharge planning, and priority nursing interventions. Students will develop confidence in identifying hallmark assessment findings, recognizing life-threatening pediatric cardiac conditions, interpreting clinical scenarios, prioritizing nursing interventions using NCLEX-style reasoning, administering cardiac medications safely, managing postoperative complications, educating caregivers, and providing evidence-based care for infants and children with congenital and acquired cardiovascular disorders. The scenario-based format reinforces critical thinking while preparing learners for classroom examinations, standardized nursing assessments, simulation experiences, and clinical practice. The concepts presented throughout this resource are consistent with current pediatric nursing standards and evidence-based cardiovascular care described in leading nursing and pediatric references. The content reflects accepted principles for congenital heart disease management, pediatric cardiac assessment, medication safety, family-centered care, and pediatric cardiovascular nursing established by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). References (APA 7th Edition) Hockenberry, M. J., Wilson, D., & Rodgers, C. C. (2025). Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing (12th ed.). Elsevier. American Heart Association. (2025). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Manual. American Heart Association. Kliegman, R. M., St. Geme, J. W., Blum, N. J., Shah, S. S., Tasker, R. C., & Wilson, K. M. (2025). Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics (22nd ed.). Elsevier. Ignatavicius, D. D., Workman, M. L., Rebar, C. R., & Heimgartner, N. M. (2025). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care (11th ed.). Elsevier. This study guide is ideal for BSN students, ADN/ASN nursing students, accelerated BSN (ABSN) students, pediatric nursing students, maternal-child nursing students, pediatric clinical rotation students, NCLEX-RN candidates, HESI Pediatrics students, ATI Pediatrics students, pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) students, nursing educators, and healthcare professionals preparing for pediatric nursing examinations, competency assessments, certification reviews, and clinical practice involving congenital and acquired cardiovascular disorders. Keywords Pediatric Cardiovascular Disorders, Pediatric Cardiology, Congenital Heart Disease, CHD, Congenital Heart Defects, Pediatric Nursing, NCLEX Pediatrics, Pediatric NCLEX Questions, Pediatric Cardiac Disorders, Tetralogy of Fallot, TOF, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, PDA, Coarctation of the Aorta, COA, Aortic Stenosis, Pulmonary Stenosis, Pulmonary Atresia, Transposition of the Great Vessels, TGV, Ventricular Septal Defect, VSD, Atrial Septal Defect, ASD, Cardiomyopathy, Kawasaki Disease, Rheumatic Heart Disease, Bacterial Endocarditis, Heart Failure, Pediatric Heart Failure, Cardiac Catheterization, Cardiac Surgery, Digoxin, Lanoxin, Shock, Fetal Circulation, Pediatric Assessment, Pediatric Pharmacology, Nursing Interventions, ATI Pediatrics, HESI Pediatrics, Pediatric Exam Questions, Pediatric Nursing Study Guide, Child Health Nursing, Pediatric Clinicals

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Cardiovascular Disorders 2026
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When taking a client's history, it would be important to ask the parents

about which of the following details? Select all that apply.




a. Feeding history including weight gain




b. Gestational age at birth




c. Date of the mother's last toxicology report

,d. Developmental milestone achievements




e. If the couple plans to have additional children - ANSWER ✔✔a,b,d


Which of the following indicators are possible in children with heart

disease? Select all that apply.




a. Large for gestational age




b. Failure to thrive




c. Early developmental milestone achievement




d. Scoliosis




e. Clubbing of fingers and toes - ANSWER ✔✔b,d,e


When caring for a child undergoing a cardiac catheterization, the nurse

would promote safe and effective care by including which of the following

measures?

,a. Keeping the patient NPO for 24 hours then gradually returning to

normal diet




b. Instructing caregivers that return to school should be after 2 weeks




c. Keeping extremities straight for 4 to 6 hours with no movement




d. Permitting the child to bathe or shower following the procedure -

ANSWER ✔✔c. Keeping extremities straight for 4 to 6 hours with no

movement

Which of the following is an important safety measure for the nurse to

maintain when administering digoxin (Lanoxin)? Select all that apply.




a. Administer 2 hours before meals and 1 hour after meals




b. Repeat the dose if the child vomits




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, c. Monitor intake and output in children with renal disorders




d. Obtain periodic potassium, magnesium, and calcium levels




e. Verify the dosage and any calculations with a second nurse -

ANSWER ✔✔c,d,e




a should be opposite

Which of the following assessment findings is expected in shock? Select

all that apply.




a. Loss of consciousness




b. Dry skin




c. Sudden, rapid heartbeat




d. Weak pulse

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