Cardiovascular Dysfunction Practice Questions

In a physical assessment of an infant with a ventricular septal defect (VSD), the nurse notices dyspnea, hepatosplenomegaly, and periorbital edema and understands that these are clinical manifestations of:

Which nursing intervention is not appropriate when caring for an infant with cardiovascular alterations? Options: Discouraging breastfeeding, Limiting bottle feedings to no longer than 30 minutes, Maintaining a neutral thermal environment, Providing periods of uninterrupted rest

While the nurse is performing a newborn assessment, he finds that the infant’s blood pressure in her arms is much higher than in her legs. The nurse suspects that the infant has:

While the nurse is taking routine vital signs, she notices that the infant is having a hypercyanotic episode. What should the nurse do first?

The father of a child with a congenital heart defect asks the nurse why his daughter has to take penicillin before she gets her teeth cleaned by the dentist. The nurse explains that this is necessary to prevent:

A pediatrician has prescribed oxygen as needed for an infant with an acyanotic heart defect. In which situation should the nurse administer the oxygen to the infant? Options: During sleep, When changing the infant's diaper, When the mother is holding the infant, When drawing blood for electrolyte level testing

An infant with a congenital heart defect has irritability, pallor, and increased cyanosis. The best response to explain the bluish color is:

Which physiological changes occur as a result of hypoxemia in congestive heart failure?