12 Questions
What are the two broad categories of clinical consequences of congenital heart defects?
Congestive Heart Failure and Hypoxemia
When does the heart and other components of the circulatory system begin to develop during gestation?
Fourth week
Which diagnostic tool is typically used for diagnosing Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) involving the heart's electrical activity?
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
What is the most common type of heart conditions found in children, often associated with chromosomal abnormalities or syndromes?
Structural heart defects
What is the clinical manifestation of an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)?
Characteristic murmur
What is a common symptom associated with a Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)?
Feeding difficulties
Why should rectal temperatures not be measured in infants with spina bifida?
It can cause irritation and rectal prolapse
What is the reason for using a radiant warmer or incubator for infants with NTDs?
To prevent hypothermia
Why is it important to assess urine for color, amount, odor, and turbidity in infants with NTDs?
To monitor for signs of urinary bladder infection
What is the purpose of applying a shield and plastic sheet over the sac dressing?
To protect the sac from urine or fecal contamination
How do family attitudes and coping ability affect a child's health with NTDs?
They directly affect the child's health
What characterizes congenital heart defects?
They are present at birth and result in abnormal cardiac function
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