Atrial and Ventricular Septal Defects Overview
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Which condition is characterized by a loud, holosystolic murmur?

  • Ventricular Septal Defect (correct)
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  • Patent Ductus Arteriosus
  • Atrial Septal Defect

What is a potential complication associated with Atrial Septal Defect?

  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Osteoporosis
  • Hypertension
  • Risk for infection (correct)

What is the primary cause of ineffective tissue perfusion in cases of Ventricular Septal Defect?

  • Right heart dilation
  • Decreased pulmonary blood flow
  • Excessive fluid volume
  • Left heart dilation from increased pulmonary blood flow (correct)

Which heart condition involves a normal fetal connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery that fails to close after birth?

<p>Patent Ductus Arteriosus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which heart condition is associated with a machinery-like murmur?

<p>Patent Ductus Arteriosus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which heart condition is characterized by a hole in the septum that divides the upper chambers of the heart?

<p>Atrial Septal Defect (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication associated with Patent Ductus Arteriosus?

<p>Ineffective tissue perfusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of shunting occurs in Ventricular Septal Defect?

<p>Left to right shunting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which heart condition involves a connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery that fails to close after birth?

<p>Patent Ductus Arteriosus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of activity intolerance in cases of Atrial Septal Defect?

<p>Impaired tissue perfusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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