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Pentalogy of Cantrell consists
- A. ectopia cordis
- B. supraumbilical defect
- C. anterior diaphragm defect
- D. intracardiac defect
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pentalogy of Cantrell involves multiple midline defects including ectopia cordis.
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A toddler who has been hospitalized for vomiting due to gastroenteritis is sleeping and difficult to wake up. Assessment reveals vital signs of a regular heart rate of 230 beats per minute, respiratory rate of 30 per minute, BP of 84/52, and capillary refill time of 3 seconds. Which dysrhythmia does the nurse suspect in this child?
- A. Rapid atrial flutter
- B. Supraventricular tachycardia
- C. Sinus bradycardia
- D. Rapid atrial fibrillation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Supraventricular tachycardia is characterized by a very rapid heart rate, which can lead to decreased cardiac output and symptoms such as lethargy and difficulty waking, as seen in this toddler.
To reduce the risk for pulmonary complications for a client with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), what interventions should the nurse implement?
- A. Initiate passive range of motion exercises
- B. Establish a regular bladder routine
- C. Teach the client breathing exercises
- D. Perform chest physiotherapy
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breathing exercises, chest physiotherapy, and use of an incentive spirometer can help reduce the risk of pulmonary complications in ALS by improving lung function.
Complement system:
- A. Is activated by bacterial endotoxins by the classical pathway
- B. Reduced C3 and C4 are usual findings in acute glomerulonephritis
- C. Hereditary angioneurotic oedema is caused by deficiency of one of the components of the classical pathway of the system
- D. Is part of humoral immunity
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The complement system is a key component of humoral immunity, playing a role in the immune response to pathogens.
Which comment made by a parent of a 1-month-old would alert the nurse about the presence of a congenital heart defect?
- A. He is always hungry.
- B. He tires out during feedings.
- C. He is fussy for several hours every day.
- D. He sleeps all the time.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fatigue during feeding or activity is common to most infants with congenital cardiac problems.
A 12-month-old child who had repair of a congenital heart defect at 8 months of age has a normal exam and is not taking any medications. The nurse practitioner will contact the child's cardiologist to discuss whether the child needs which medication?
- A. Amoxicillin
- B. Capoten
- C. Digoxin
- D. Furosemide
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Children who have had complete repair of congenital heart defect (CHD) should have subacute bacterial endocarditis (SBE) prophylaxis with amoxicillin for 6 months after the procedure.