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What are the two broad categories of clinical consequences of congenital heart defects?
What are the two broad categories of clinical consequences of congenital heart defects?
- Congenital Heart Failure and Hypertension
- Cardiomyopathy and Atherosclerosis
- Congestive Heart Failure and Hypoxemia (correct)
- Arrhythmias and Valvular Heart Disease
When does the heart and other components of the circulatory system begin to develop during gestation?
When does the heart and other components of the circulatory system begin to develop during gestation?
- Fourth week (correct)
- Sixth week
- First week
- Third week
Which diagnostic tool is typically used for diagnosing Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) involving the heart's electrical activity?
Which diagnostic tool is typically used for diagnosing Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) involving the heart's electrical activity?
- Cardiac catheterization
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) (correct)
- Chest x-ray
What is the most common type of heart conditions found in children, often associated with chromosomal abnormalities or syndromes?
What is the most common type of heart conditions found in children, often associated with chromosomal abnormalities or syndromes?
What is the clinical manifestation of an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)?
What is the clinical manifestation of an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)?
What is a common symptom associated with a Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)?
What is a common symptom associated with a Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)?
Why should rectal temperatures not be measured in infants with spina bifida?
Why should rectal temperatures not be measured in infants with spina bifida?
What is the reason for using a radiant warmer or incubator for infants with NTDs?
What is the reason for using a radiant warmer or incubator for infants with NTDs?
Why is it important to assess urine for color, amount, odor, and turbidity in infants with NTDs?
Why is it important to assess urine for color, amount, odor, and turbidity in infants with NTDs?
What is the purpose of applying a shield and plastic sheet over the sac dressing?
What is the purpose of applying a shield and plastic sheet over the sac dressing?
How do family attitudes and coping ability affect a child's health with NTDs?
How do family attitudes and coping ability affect a child's health with NTDs?
What characterizes congenital heart defects?
What characterizes congenital heart defects?
