The student studying pediatric cardiac disorders learns that which anomalies comprise the disorder tetralogy of Fallot? (Select all that apply.)
A.
An overriding aorta
B.
Atrial septal defect (ASD)
C.
Hypertrophic right ventricle
D.
Pulmonary stenosis or atresia
E.
Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
ANS: A, C, D, E
The four defects seen in tetralogy of Fallot are VSD, an overriding aorta, pulmonary stenosis or atresia, and hypertrophic right ventricle. An ASD is not part of the condition.
You might also like to view...
A client has received intravenous anesthesia during an operation. What action by the postanesthesia care nurse is most important?
a. Assist with administering muscle relaxants to the client. b. Place the client on a cardiac monitor and pulse oximeter. c. Prepare to administer intravenous antiemetics to the client. d. Prevent the client from experiencing postoperative shivering.
A critically ill patient returns to the unit after a bronchoscopy. Nursing interventions include
A) monitoring for hyperglycemia. B) assessing for hemodynamic changes. C) encouraging fluids to promote hydration. D) elevating the head of the bed 30 degrees.
A nurse is giving anticipatory guidance to the mother of a 10-month-old child. The nurse is focusing on providing a safe environment for the child. Which of the following is the best statement regarding childhood safety?
a. "The car seat should be placed in a forward-facing position." b. "The majority of deaths in children between the ages of 1 and 3 years old are caused by contagious diseases." c. "Injuries are a major cause of death during infancy, especially for children 6 to 12 months old." d. "Measles causes more deaths in children younger than 5 years old than all other diseases combined."
The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old patient who will receive oral antibiotics. Which antibiotic order will the nurse question for this patient?
a. Azithromycin (Zithromax) b. Clarithromycin (Biaxin) c. Clindamycin (Cleocin) d. Tetracycline (Sumycin)