The student studying pediatric cardiac disorders learns that ...

[Themember4]

The student studying pediatric cardiac disorders learns that which anomalies comprise the disorder tetralogy of Fallot? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  An overriding aorta
  B.
  Atrial septal defect (ASD)
  C.
  Hypertrophic right ventricle
  D.
  Pulmonary stenosis or atresia
  E.
  Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

Question 2

The pediatric intensive care nurse assesses for the main complications following cardiac transplantation. Which complications is the nurse assessing for after cardiac transplantation? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Coronary artery disease
  B.
  Infection
  C.
  Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder
  D.
  Rejection
  E.
  Renal failure

[jordangronback]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D, E
The four defects seen in tetralogy of Fallot are VSD, an overriding aorta, pulmonary stenosis or atresia, and hypertrophic right ventricle. An ASD is not part of the condition.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Coronary artery disease, infection, post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, and rejection are the main complications after cardiac transplantation. Renal failure may occur, but is not one of the major complications.