NUR 4410 Exam 2 Study Questions and
Answers
The heart and other components of the circulatory system begin to develop from the mesoderm during
the ____ week of gestation and are completely forms by the _______ week. - Ans:-fourth and eighth
cardiac output - Ans:-the volume of blood ejected by t...
DO NOT feed tachypneic patients when their RR is - Ans:✔✔-100-110
What is the main indicator of heart disease in children? - Ans:✔✔-weight gain (from fluids)
the formula (formula)= - Ans:✔✔-1 scoop of powder to 2oz of water
A patient has CHD what is the nursing care for this child? - Ans:✔✔-PROMOTE rest, HOB raised or put in
a bouncy seat, limit volumes in formula, NG tube (if baby because they loose energy quickly when
feeding), CAN use breast milk but put it in a bottle, monitor oxygen, medications (Digoxin and Lasix)
What are the two main drugs given for CHD? - Ans:✔✔-Digoxin (slows HR and improves contractility and
Lasix (gets rid of excess fluids)
Why are shunt defects seen so often in premies? - Ans:✔✔-because their shunts aren't fully
developed/closed
failure of the ductus arteriosus, which is the artery connecting the aorta and the pulmonary artery, to
close within the first weeks of life. left-right shunt - Ans:✔✔-PDA (patent ductus arteriosus)
What are the s/s of PDA? - Ans:✔✔-respiratory problems, pulmonary HTN, heart failure signs,
What is the treatment of PDA? - Ans:✔✔-indomethacin (IVIG), surgical ligation/left thoracotomy, or coils
embolization to occlude
Diagnosis of PDA? - Ans:✔✔-ECHO, x-ray, hear a murmur ("machinery like")
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