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PEDIATRIC NURSING: CARDIOVASCULAR. SAMPLE EXAM REVISION PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS (2024 UPDATE)
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A complication of ventricular septal disease (VSD) when large defects are not fixed or longstanding left-to-right shunt causes hypertension (HTN) leading to a right-to-left shunt. - ANSWER- Eisenmenger Syndrome An asymptomatic or mild heart failure (HF) that occurs during infancy where the aorta ...

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PEDIATRIC NURSING: CARDIOVASCULAR. SAMPLE EXAM

REVISION PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT

ANSWERS (2024 UPDATE)

A complication of ventricular septal disease (VSD) when large defects are not fixed or long-

standing left-to-right shunt causes hypertension (HTN) leading to a right-to-left shunt. -

ANSWER- Eisenmenger Syndrome


An asymptomatic or mild heart failure (HF) that occurs during infancy where the aorta and

pulmonary artery fail to close. If it remains patent, oxygenated blood from the aorta returns to

pulmonary circulation. [NCSBN] - ANSWER- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)


When does the ductus arteriosus typically close? [NCSBN] - ANSWER- Within 72 hours of

birth.

Increased blood flow to the lungs causes pulmonary _________________. It may require the

medication ___________________ or surgical closure. [HESI] - ANSWER- Hypertension

(HTN)/Indomethacin (Indocin)

An asymptomatic or mild heart failure where a machinary-like murmur can be heard. [NCSBN] -

ANSWER- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)


What are the signs and symptoms (S/S) of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)? - ANSWER-

Increased Pulse Pressure

Dyspnea

,Bounding Exertional Pulse

What 3 acyanotic congenital heart defects decrease pulmonary blood flow? [NCSBN] - ANSWER-

Coarctation of the Aorta (COA)


Aortic Stenosis (AS)

Pulmonic Stenosis (PS)

When there is an obstructive narrowing of the heart. The most common sites are the aortic valve

and the aorta near the ductus arteriosus. [HESI] - ANSWER- Coarctation of the Aorta (COA)


With coarctation of the aorta (COA) there are many signs and symptoms (S/S). Increased

________________ in the head and arms and decreased _______________ in the feet and legs

occur. Cooler temperature in both legs or mild heart failure (HF) occur in patients who complain

of increased blood pressure (BP) and ________________, ________________, and

________________. [HESI/NCSBN] - ANSWER- Blood Pressure (BP)/BP/Headache

(HA)/Dizziness/Fainting

In aortic stenosis (AS), narrowing of the aortic value before, at, or after the aortic valve. It occurs

causing patients to experience exercise intolerance; chest ________________; and

_________________. Oxygenated blood flow from the left ventricle into systemic circulation is

deminished. [NCBSN] - ANSWER- Pain/Dizziness


A narrowing immediately before, at, or after the aortic valve. [HESI] - ANSWER- Aortic

Stenosis (AS)

, In pulmonary stenosis (PS), narrowing of the pulmonary artery occurs. Signs and symptoms (S/S)

appear asymptomatic or mild __________________ occurs with increased symptoms with greater

narrowing. [NCSBN] - ANSWER- Cyanosis


The severity of pulmonary stenosis (PS) is related to the degree of right ventricular hypertrophy

and the extent of _________________. [HESI] - ANSWER- Shunting


Some signs and symptoms (S/S) of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) include increased/decreased

pulse pressure; dyspnea; and a bounding rapid pulse on exertion. [NCBSN] - ANSWER-

Increased

The signs and symptoms (S/S) of congenital heart defects include seven key things. What are they?

[HESI/NCBSN] - ANSWER- Murmur


Cyanosis

Pallor

Finger Clubbing

Poor Feeding

Weight Gain

Frequent Regurgitation

Frequent Respiratory Infections

Activity Intolerance

Fatigue

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