A nurse is caring for an infant who has a patent ductus arteriosus.
The nurse should identify that the defect is at which of the following locations of the heart? (Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)
A
B
C
D
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The correct answer is choice B. The patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a vascular structure that connects the proximal descending aorta to the roof of the main pulmonary artery near the origin of the left branch pulmonary artery.
This essential fetal structure normally closes spontaneously after birth. After the first few weeks of life, persistence of ductal patency is abnormal.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Continuous swallowing can be an indication of hemorrhage following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
This is because the child may be swallowing blood that is coming from the surgical site.
Choice A is wrong because a blood pressure of 95/56 mm Hg is within the normal range for a 5-year-old child.
Choice B is wrong because a heart rate of 54/min is within the normal range for a 5-year-old child.
Choice D is wrong because flushing of the face is not an indication of hemorrhage following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
After an arterial cardiac catheterization, the patient will need to keep their leg straight for several hours following the procedure to prevent bleeding from the catheter insertion site.
Choice B is wrong because droplet isolation precautions are not necessary after an arterial cardiac catheterization.
Choice C is wrong because assisting the child into a supine position may not be necessary and could be uncomfortable for the child.
Choice D is wrong because checking oxygen saturation every 4 hours may not be frequent enough for a child who has undergone an arterial cardiaccatheterization and may require more frequent monitoring of oxygen saturation.
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