Author Question: A nurse is teaching nursing students the physiology of congenital heart defects. Which defect ... (Read 56 times)

stevenposner · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A nurse is teaching nursing students the physiology of congenital heart defects. Which defect results in decreased pulmonary blood flow?

a. Atrial septal defect c. Ventricular septal defect
b. Tetralogy of Fallot d. Patent ductus arteriosus

Question 2

The nurse is preparing an adolescent for discharge after a cardiac catheterization. Which statement by the adolescent would indicate a need for further teaching?

a. I should avoid tub baths but may shower.
b. I have to stay on strict bed rest for 3 days.
c. I should remove the pressure dressing the day after the procedure.
d. I may attend school but should avoid exercise for several days.

6ana001 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Tetralogy of Fallot results in decreased blood flow to the lungs. The pulmonic stenosis increases the pressure in the right ventricle, causing the blood to go from right to left across the interventricular septal defect. Atrial and ventricular septal defects and patent ductus arteriosus result in increased pulmonary blood flow.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The child does not need to be on strict bed rest for 3 days. Showers are recommended; children should avoid a tub bath. The pressure dressing is removed the day after the catheterization and replaced by an adhesive bandage to keep the area clean. Strenuous activity must be avoided for several days, but the child can return to school.