What child has a cyanotic congenital heart defect?
a. An infant with patent ductus arteriosus
b. A 1-year-old infant with atrial septal defect
c. A 2-month-old infant with tetralogy of Fallot
d. A 6-month-old infant with repaired ventricular septal defect
ANS: C
Tetralogy of Fallot is a cyanotic congenital heart defect. Patent ductus arteriosus, atrial septal defect, and ventricular septal defect are acyanotic congenital heart defects.
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