NURSADN5: Exam #2 Study Guide Questions With Solutions
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NURSADN5: Exam #2 Study Guide
Questions With Solutions
What is the *PDA* (Patent Ductus Arteriosus)? 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 A. Prostaglandin
NURSADN5: Exam #2 Study Guide
Questions With Solutions
What is the *PDA* (Patent Ductus Arteriosus)? 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 A. Prostaglandin
Which of the following is used to *keep the PDA closed*?
A. Prostaglandin
B. Indomethacin
C. Digoxin
D. Aspirin B. Indomethacin
,NURSADN5: Exam #2 Study Guide
Questions With Solutions
What is *digoxin* and what is it used to treat? A *cardiac glycoside* that increases heart
contractility and treats congestive heart failure
When should digoxin be *held*? Apical pulse *less than* 60 or *less than* 90 in
*infants*
What should you *avoid* doing when giving *oral Digoxin*? Giving with meals
What is a *TET Spell*? 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 D. Knee to Chest position
, NURSADN5: Exam #2 Study Guide
Questions With Solutions
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 E. Inspect dressing every other hour
*Rationale:* The dressing should be inspected Q15 minutes for the first hour
What is *heart failure*? 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
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