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Maternal 2 - Chapter 8: Care of a Child with Cardiovascular Alterations

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What percentage of term newborns are born with a congenital cardiovascular abnormality?

8% (correct)

10%

15%

What is the usual cause of congenital heart disorders?

Genetic mutation

Lack of oxygen during fetal development

Infection during pregnancy

Failure of a heart structure to progress beyond an early stage of embryonic development (correct)

What is a known risk factor for certain congenital heart disorders?

Maternal rubella (correct)

Maternal obesity

Maternal hypertension

Maternal diabetes

What is the approximate incidence of certain congenital heart disorders in children of affected parents?

10% to 15% Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of congenital heart disorders?

They affect equal numbers of male and female infants Signup and view all the answers

How were congenital heart disorders formerly classified?

Based on the physical sign of cyanosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying principle of the second classification system for heart disorders?

Hemodynamic and blood flow patterns of the disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is the hallmark of disorders with increased pulmonary blood flow?

Blood flow from the left side to the right side of the heart Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for ventricular septal defect (VSD) being an acyanotic disorder?

Blood shunts from left to right across the septum Signup and view all the answers

Why may a ventricular septal defect (VSD) not be evident at birth?

Due to incomplete opening of the alveoli Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary diagnostic tool used to diagnose ventricular septal defect (VSD)?

Echocardiography with color flow Doppler Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are likely to close spontaneously?

Up to 85% Signup and view all the answers