HESI RN Case Study Congenital Heart
Disease Questions and answers |
Updated 2024/25
Which clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to assess in an infant diagnosed
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
with ventricular septal defect (VSD)? - Tachypnea and grunting with intercostal and
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
subcostal retractions.
ii ii
The nurse understands that a child is experiencing heart failure when which symptoms are
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
found? (Select all that apply. One, some, or all options may be correct.)
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
Select all that apply - Cool extremities., Peripheral edema., Nasal Flaring.
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
Heart failure (HF) in a pediatric client is most often manifested by which symptoms? -
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
Frequent feedings with irritability and poor suckling.
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
What should the nurse include when teaching the client's parents about post-procedure
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
care? - Explain that they will need to hold the clients in the prone position after the
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
procedure.
ii
Which action should the nurse implement? - Notify the cardiologist and do not allow the
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
parent to sign the permit.
ii ii ii ii ii
Which nursing intervention must be included in the client's plan of care related to this
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
diagnosis? - Assess the infant's peripheral pulses and capillary refill time.
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
Which response is most important for the nurse to educate the parents about feeding? -
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
"Your son will be able to suck more easily and will not be so tired from feeding."
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
Which member of the perinatal care team will best be able to assist the nurse? - Certified
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
Lactation Consultant (CLC).
ii ii ii
Which measurement will be most useful to evaluate the client's response to each feeding
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
technique? - SaO2 changes during feeding.
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
Which intervention should the nurse implement prior to administering the first dose of
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
digoxin to the client? - Obtain the client's apical pulse to determine if it is within the
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
guidelines of the written prescription.
ii ii ii ii ii
ii Which information should the nurse include when discussing this routine laboratory test? -
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
ii iiInstruct the parents to give a regular dose of medication at least 6 hours prior to the test.
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
The nurse further educates the parents about digoxin and gives instructions about how to
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
administer the medication. Which statement by the parents demonstrates an
ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller STUVATE. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.