Heart of it all
Congenital heart defect that occurs when the wall between the heart's upper chambers doesn't form properly
What is an ASD?
The aorta arises from the rt ventricle instead of the left & pulmonary artery arises from the left ventricle instead of the right
What is TGA?
Position a patient should be placed in when having a "tet spell"
What is knee-chest position?
Used to close PDA
What is Indomethacin or Ibuprofen?
Chronic lung infections, pancreatic insufficiency, malnutrition
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
This is the most common congenital heart defect in children
What is a VSD?
This type of cardiac defect causes shunting of the blood from the right to left ventricle
What is cyanotic heart defect
Treatment to keep PDA open
What is prostaglandin E?
ACE inhibitors are prescribed for this reason
What is heart failure?
Lordosis, Gowers sign and a waddling gate
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
This heart defect results in differing blood pressures in the upper and lower extremities and a murmur that can be heard from the back
What is Coaractation of the Aorta?
Name the defects in Tetralogy of Fallot
Pulmonary stenosis, right ventricular hypertrophy, overriding aorta, VSD
With heart defects, the nurse should always observe for signs and symptoms of this disease
What is congestive heart failure?
Treatment for Kawasaki Disease
What is IVIG and Aspirin?
Tuft of hair at base
myelomeningocele
What is Spina Bifida?
The ductus arteriosus connects these together
What is the aorta and main pulmonary artery
Name the five cyanotic heart diseases
1. Truncus arteriosus
2. Transposition of greater arteries
3. Tricuspid atresia
4. Tetralogy of Fallot
5. TAPVR
The nursing care plan for a toddler diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease should be based on the high risk for development of this
What is Coronary artery aneurysms ?
Tylenol comes in 160mg/5mls. The recommended dose is 10mg/kg/dose. What volume is given to a 10 pound baby?
What is 1.4mls.
45.45mg
Symptoms include exaggerated reflexes, floppy or rigid limbs, and involuntary motions. These appear by early childhood
What is Cerebral Palsy (CP)?
Puffy eyelids, swelling of the hands and bulging fontanels indicate this
What is peripheral edema?
Physiological changes occur as a result of hypoxemia in congestive heart failure (CHF)?
What are polycythemia and clubbing of the fingers
Circulation checks- pulse may be weaker on one side,
child on bedrest for 4-6 hours
no tub baths for 3 days
What is post procedure cardiac catherization care?
This cardiac glycoside is used frequently in heart failure
What is digoxin?
High fevers for 5 or more days, conjunctiva, rash on main part of body, enlarged lymph nodes, strawberry tongue, and hand/ feet peeling
What is Kawasaki Disease?