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NURSADN5: Exam #2 Study Guide – ComprehensiveGuide Q&A
What is the *PDA* (Patent Ductus Arteriosus)? Right Ans - Connects
pulmonary artery to the aorta, bypasses the lungs
Which of the following is used to *keep the PDA open*?
A. Prostaglandin
B. Indomethacin
C. Digoxin
D. Aspirin Right Ans - A. Prostaglandin
Which of the following is used to *keep the PDA closed*?
A. Prostaglandin
B. Indomethacin
C. Digoxin
D. Aspirin Right Ans - B. Indomethacin
What is *digoxin* and what is it used to treat? Right Ans - A *cardiac
glycoside* that increases heart contractility and treats congestive heart failure
,When should digoxin be *held*? Right Ans - Apical pulse *less than* 60 or
*less than* 90 in *infants*
What should you *avoid* doing when giving *oral Digoxin*? Right Ans -
Giving with meals
What is a *TET Spell*? Right Ans - Hypercyanotic episode characterized by
uncontrollable crying or irritability, tachypnea, LOC and convulsions
Which position should a child with a *TET Spell* be placed?
A. Supine w/hands at side
B. Sims position
C. Supine with knees bent
, D. Knee to Chest position Right Ans - D. Knee to Chest position
Of the following, which is *NOT* nursing interventions to administer following
a *cardiac catheterization*
A. Maintain bedrest
B. Assess child's distal pulses
C. Assess color/temp of affected extremity
D. Keep extremity straight for 4-8 hours
E. Inspect dressing every other hour Right Ans - E. Inspect dressing every
other hour
*Rationale:* The dressing should be inspected Q15 minutes for the first hour
What is *heart failure*? Right Ans - The inability of the heart to pump
sufficient blood to meet the needs of the tissues for oxygen and nutrients
Which of the following are *Early* signs of *Heart Failure* (Select the
LETTER)
A. Poor Feeding
B. Easily fatigued
C. Pallor
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