Author Question: Which statement made by a parent indicates understanding of activity restrictions for a child after ... (Read 54 times)

debasdf · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which statement made by a parent indicates understanding of activity restrictions for a child after cardiac surgery?

a. My child needs to get extra rest for a few weeks..
b. My son is really looking forward to riding his bike next week..
c. I'm so glad we can attend services as a family this coming Sunday..
d. I am going to keep my child out of day care for 6 weeks..

Question 2

A nurse is assessing an infant with chronic hypoxia due to tetralogy of Fallot. Which finding does the nurse expect to assess?

a. Polycythemia
b. Pulmonary hypotension
c. Dehydration
d. Anemia

marict · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Settings in which large groups of people are present should be avoided for 4 to 6 weeks after discharge, including day care. The child should resume his regular bedtime and sleep schedule after discharge. Activities during which the child could fall, such as riding a bicycle, are avoided for 4 to 6 weeks after discharge. Large crowds of people should be avoided for 4 to 6 weeks after discharge, including public worship.

Answer to Question 2

A
The body attempts to improve tissue oxygenation by producing additional red blood cells and thereby increases the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. Pulmonary hypertension is a clinical consequence of cyanosis. Dehydration can occur rapidly in cyanotic heart disease. It is not a compensatory mechanism to chronic hypoxia. Anemia may develop as a result of increased blood viscosity.