Test Bank for Maternity and Pediatric
Nursing 8th Edition
Q&A
Ventricular Septal Defect - answer-A condition that allows blood to shunt left to right, causing
increased pulmonary flow and no cyanosis.
Characteristic murmur of Ventricular Septal Defect - answer-A loud, harsh murmur with a
systolic thrill.
Coarctation of the Aorta - answer-A condition where blood pressure is lower in the legs than in
the arms.
Tetralogy of Fallot - answer-A condition where squatting increases the return of venous blood
back to the heart.
Blood pressure measurement in Coarctation of the Aorta - answer-Blood pressure is increased
proximal to the defect and decreased distal to the coarctation.
Effect of Ventricular Septal Defect on Cyanosis - answer-This particular shift does not cause
cyanosis.
Nursing Process Step for Ventricular Septal Defect - answer-Implementation.
Nursing Process Step for Coarctation of the Aorta - answer-Data Collection.
Nursing Process Step for Tetralogy of Fallot - answer-Implementation.
Cognitive Level for Ventricular Septal Defect - answer-Comprehension.
,Cognitive Level for Coarctation of the Aorta - answer-Comprehension.
Cognitive Level for Tetralogy of Fallot - answer-Comprehension.
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) - answer-A condition where blood is circulated through the
lungs again, causing pulmonary circulatory congestion.
Dyspnea - answer-Difficulty in breathing that can occur due to various medical conditions,
including PDA.
Digoxin (Lanoxin) - answer-A medication used to treat heart conditions in infants, requiring
careful monitoring of the apical heart rate.
Apical Heart Rate - answer-The heart rate measured at the apex of the heart, important for
determining the administration of digoxin.
Rheumatic Fever - answer-An inflammatory disease that can develop after a streptococcal
infection, potentially affecting the heart.
Carditis - answer-Inflammation of the heart tissues, which can affect the heart muscle and the
mitral valve.
Congenital Heart Defect - answer-A heart defect present at birth that may cause symptoms
such as fatigue during feeding.
Congestive Heart Failure - answer-A condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to
meet the body's needs.
Physiological Integrity - answer-A nursing competency area focusing on the maintenance of
physiological functions.
,Pharmacological Therapies - answer-Treatment methods involving the use of medications to
manage health conditions.
Pulmonary Circulation - answer-The part of the circulatory system that carries blood to the lungs
for oxygenation.
Myocardial Hypoxia - answer-A condition where the heart muscle does not receive enough
oxygen.
Fatigue during Feeding - answer-A common symptom in infants with congenital cardiac
problems, indicating possible heart defects.
Mitral Valve - answer-A valve in the heart that is frequently involved in carditis due to rheumatic
fever.
Aortic and Pulmonic Valves - answer-Heart valves that may be affected by carditis in rheumatic
fever.
Heart Muscle - answer-The muscular tissue of the heart that can be involved in inflammatory
conditions like carditis.
Nursing Process Step: Planning - answer-A step in the nursing process that involves
strategizing care for patients.
Nursing Process Step: Data Collection - answer-A step in the nursing process that involves
gathering information about the patient's condition.
Cognitive Level: Comprehension - answer-A level of understanding that involves grasping the
meaning of information.
, Cognitive Level: Application - answer-A level of understanding that involves applying knowledge
to new situations.
Cognitive Level: Knowledge - answer-A level of understanding that involves recalling facts and
information.
Kawasaki disease - answer-Inflammation weakens blood vessels, leading to aneurysm.
Atherosclerosis - answer-Increased lipid levels lead to the development of atherosclerosis.
Mitral valve stenosis - answer-Untreated disease causes mitral valve stenosis.
Cardiac workload - answer-Altered blood flow increases cardiac workload with resulting heart
failure.
Clubbing of fingers - answer-Clubbing occurs as a result of chronic hypoxia.
Antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer - answer-An elevated ASO titer can indicate a diagnosis of
rheumatic fever when combined with specific symptoms.
Subcutaneous nodules - answer-Subcutaneous nodules are one of the symptoms that can
indicate rheumatic fever.
Painful, tender joints - answer-Painful, tender joints can be a symptom of rheumatic fever.
Erythema marginatum - answer-Erythema marginatum is a symptom that can indicate rheumatic
fever.
Nursing 8th Edition
Q&A
Ventricular Septal Defect - answer-A condition that allows blood to shunt left to right, causing
increased pulmonary flow and no cyanosis.
Characteristic murmur of Ventricular Septal Defect - answer-A loud, harsh murmur with a
systolic thrill.
Coarctation of the Aorta - answer-A condition where blood pressure is lower in the legs than in
the arms.
Tetralogy of Fallot - answer-A condition where squatting increases the return of venous blood
back to the heart.
Blood pressure measurement in Coarctation of the Aorta - answer-Blood pressure is increased
proximal to the defect and decreased distal to the coarctation.
Effect of Ventricular Septal Defect on Cyanosis - answer-This particular shift does not cause
cyanosis.
Nursing Process Step for Ventricular Septal Defect - answer-Implementation.
Nursing Process Step for Coarctation of the Aorta - answer-Data Collection.
Nursing Process Step for Tetralogy of Fallot - answer-Implementation.
Cognitive Level for Ventricular Septal Defect - answer-Comprehension.
,Cognitive Level for Coarctation of the Aorta - answer-Comprehension.
Cognitive Level for Tetralogy of Fallot - answer-Comprehension.
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) - answer-A condition where blood is circulated through the
lungs again, causing pulmonary circulatory congestion.
Dyspnea - answer-Difficulty in breathing that can occur due to various medical conditions,
including PDA.
Digoxin (Lanoxin) - answer-A medication used to treat heart conditions in infants, requiring
careful monitoring of the apical heart rate.
Apical Heart Rate - answer-The heart rate measured at the apex of the heart, important for
determining the administration of digoxin.
Rheumatic Fever - answer-An inflammatory disease that can develop after a streptococcal
infection, potentially affecting the heart.
Carditis - answer-Inflammation of the heart tissues, which can affect the heart muscle and the
mitral valve.
Congenital Heart Defect - answer-A heart defect present at birth that may cause symptoms
such as fatigue during feeding.
Congestive Heart Failure - answer-A condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to
meet the body's needs.
Physiological Integrity - answer-A nursing competency area focusing on the maintenance of
physiological functions.
,Pharmacological Therapies - answer-Treatment methods involving the use of medications to
manage health conditions.
Pulmonary Circulation - answer-The part of the circulatory system that carries blood to the lungs
for oxygenation.
Myocardial Hypoxia - answer-A condition where the heart muscle does not receive enough
oxygen.
Fatigue during Feeding - answer-A common symptom in infants with congenital cardiac
problems, indicating possible heart defects.
Mitral Valve - answer-A valve in the heart that is frequently involved in carditis due to rheumatic
fever.
Aortic and Pulmonic Valves - answer-Heart valves that may be affected by carditis in rheumatic
fever.
Heart Muscle - answer-The muscular tissue of the heart that can be involved in inflammatory
conditions like carditis.
Nursing Process Step: Planning - answer-A step in the nursing process that involves
strategizing care for patients.
Nursing Process Step: Data Collection - answer-A step in the nursing process that involves
gathering information about the patient's condition.
Cognitive Level: Comprehension - answer-A level of understanding that involves grasping the
meaning of information.
, Cognitive Level: Application - answer-A level of understanding that involves applying knowledge
to new situations.
Cognitive Level: Knowledge - answer-A level of understanding that involves recalling facts and
information.
Kawasaki disease - answer-Inflammation weakens blood vessels, leading to aneurysm.
Atherosclerosis - answer-Increased lipid levels lead to the development of atherosclerosis.
Mitral valve stenosis - answer-Untreated disease causes mitral valve stenosis.
Cardiac workload - answer-Altered blood flow increases cardiac workload with resulting heart
failure.
Clubbing of fingers - answer-Clubbing occurs as a result of chronic hypoxia.
Antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer - answer-An elevated ASO titer can indicate a diagnosis of
rheumatic fever when combined with specific symptoms.
Subcutaneous nodules - answer-Subcutaneous nodules are one of the symptoms that can
indicate rheumatic fever.
Painful, tender joints - answer-Painful, tender joints can be a symptom of rheumatic fever.
Erythema marginatum - answer-Erythema marginatum is a symptom that can indicate rheumatic
fever.
