After teaching a class about the hemodynamic characteristics of ...

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After teaching a class about the hemodynamic characteristics of congenital heart disease, the instructor determines that the teaching has been successful when the class identifies which defect as an example of a disorder involving increased pulmonary bloo
 
  A) Tetralogy of Fallot
  B) Atrial septal defect
  C) Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
  D) Transposition of the great vessels

Question 2

The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for the parents of a child who has been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. What would the nurse be least likely to include?
 
  A) Daily weight assessment
  B) Maintenance of strict bed rest
  C) Prevention of infection
  D) Signs of complications

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Atrial septal defect is an example of a disorder involving increased pulmonary blood flow. Tetralogy of Fallot is a defect involving decreased pulmonary blood flow. Transposition of the great vessels and hypoplastic left heart syndrome are examples of mixed disorders.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
A child with congenital heart disease should be allowed to engage in activity as tolerated, with rest periods frequently throughout the day to prevent overexertion. Daily weights, infection prevention measures, and signs of complications are all appropriate to include when teaching parents of a child with a congenital heart defect.