NR-439:| NR 439 EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE GRADED A+ EXAM 1

NR-439:| NR 439 EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE GRADED A+ EXAM 1 NUR 439 FINAL EXAM QUESTION AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 1. The most common congenital heart defect in children is a. tricuspid atresia b. ventricular septal defect c. aortic stenosis d. pulmonary atresia b 2. the mother of a 4 month old infant reports that he turned "blue" and seemed to have fast labored breathing after vigorous crying soon after awakening. He settled down and his color and breathing seemed to improve. On physical examination, the mucous membranes of the lips and mouth appear mildly cyanotic. A systolic murmur is heard best at the upper and left sternal border. Vital signs are normal with normal peripheral pulses. There is no hepatomegaly. A likely diagnosis is a. congestive heart failure b. apnea c. coarctation of the aorta d. cyanotic spells related to TET d 3. management of an infant with suspected heart disease and a reported cyanotic spell should include a. prompt referral to cardiology b. an apnea monitor c. instructing the parents to keep a diary of these events d. continuous administration of oxygen