18 Questions
What does the cardiovascular system consist of?
Heart, liver, and blood vessels
Which of the following can cause acquired cardiovascular diseases?
Lower respiratory infections
What does a cyanosis persisting for over 20 minutes after birth indicate?
Cardiac dysfunction
What might a ruddy complexion suggest in a child?
Polycythemia
What clinical manifestation may be observed in children with right-to-left shunts disorders?
Clubbing of toes
In children with cardiomegaly, what can be observed upon chest inspection?
Prominence of the left side and obvious heart movement
What is the main concern when checking dressing post-Cardiac Catheterization?
Check for bleeding or hematoma formation
What does a right-to-left shunt in the heart involve?
An abnormal opening in the septum between the right and left sides
What is a common clinical manifestation of cardiomegaly?
Tachycardia
Why do patients with cardiomegaly often experience dyspnea and pulmonary edema?
From receiving blood under high pressure from the right ventricle
What distinguishes acyanotic heart disease from cyanotic heart disease?
Absence of cyanosis
Why should caregivers observe for redness, swelling, drainage, or bleeding at a post-Cardiac Catheterization site?
To check for complications like hematoma formation
What is the main sign and symptom of pulmonary stenosis?
Heart murmur (Grade IV or V)
Which procedure is a treatment option for pulmonary stenosis?
Valvotomy
What is a characteristic sign of aortic stenosis?
A typical murmur in the second right interspace
Which condition results from the inability of the right ventricle to evacuate blood due to obstruction?
Cardiomegaly
What is a common symptom of aortic stenosis in newborns?
Tachycardia
Which defect results in blocking blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body?
Aortic stenosis
This quiz covers obstructive defects in pediatric cardiovascular disorders, focusing on conditions such as pulmonary stenosis, aortic stenosis, and coarctation of the aorta. Learn about the characteristics, causes, and nursing care for these conditions.
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