Pediatric Cardiac Disorders
this congenital heart defect causes decreased pulmonary blood flow and includes four structural abnormalities.
what is tetralogy of Fallot?
This normal respiratory rate range for adults is approximately this many breaths per minute.
what is 12-20 breaths per minute.
prefix meaning "slow"
The nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient should be seen first?
Patient with stable angina requesting pain medication
Patient with respiratory rate of 8
Patient awaiting discharge instructions
Patient with mild nausea
patient with respiratory rate of 8
a heart murmur heard at birth caused by failure of the fetal connection between the aorta and pulmonary artery to close.
what is a patent ductus arteriosus?
a chronic inflammatory airway disease characterized by reversible airway obstruction and bronchospasm.
what is asthma?
what is "itis"
Which task is appropriate to delegate to a nursing assistant?
obtaining vital signs on a stable patient
A classic sign of worsening hypoxia in children with cyanotic heart defects that involves squatting.
what is the knee to chest position?
This lung disease commonly seen in long-term smokers leads to destruction of alveoli.
what is emphysema?
term meaning difficulty breathing?
what is dyspnea?
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
Patient with potassium 5.9
Patient with fever 101°F
Patient with pain score 7
Patient requesting assistance to bathroom
patient with potassium 5.9
This congenital defect involves a hole between the ventricles and is the most common congenital heart defect.
what is ventricular septal defect?
This respiratory assessment finding is a high-pitched sound heard primarily during inspiration indicating upper airway obstruction
what is stridor?
this medical term means fainting?
what is syncope?
Which task is appropriate for an LPN/LVN?
administering medications to a stable patient.
A medication often given to maintain PDA in certain congenital heart defects before surgery.
Prostaglandin E1
this class of medication are rapid-acting bronchodilators is used as rescue inhalers for acute asthma attacks to dilate bronchioles
what are beta 2 agonists
Term meaning excessive carbon dioxide in the blood.
what is hypercapnia?
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nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient is the highest priority?
Patient with COPD and O₂ sat 90%
Patient with chest pain and diaphoresis
Patient awaiting routine medication
Patient with mild headache
a patient with chest pain and diaphoresis.