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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is a common complication associated with Patent Ductus Arteriosus?

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

    What type of shunting occurs in Ventricular Septal Defect?

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

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