Peds Cardiac & GU Exam 204 Questions With Complete Solutions
Heart sounds of pediatrics? correct answer: -high pitched and increased intensity Pulse rate for peds? correct answer: infants: 110-160 1 yr: 90-40 toddlers: 80-120 adolescents: normal Why do peds have a high heart rate? correct answer: -metabolic rate and O2 requirements are doubled--high HR to maintain high CO Increased or decreased myocardial contractility for peds? correct answer: -decreased myocardial contractility -Heart muscle is fully developed around age 5 -myocardial muscle is less efficient, smaller cells Are murmurs normal in infants? correct answer: Yes SubQ & fat in peds? correct answer: -lack subcutaneous fat and muscle tissue=thin chest wall Congenital Heart Disease correct answer: -abnormalities develop before birth, may not have symptoms present in NB period --physical and wellness checks are very important -acquired CHD develops after birth -genetic component, but not same disease Blood Flow correct answer: *-deoxygenated returns from body->SVC/IVC-> RA-> tricuspid valve-> RV-> pulmonic valve-
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