Ventricular Septal Defect

Question 1 of 4

A newborn is in the OR for surgery to correct a VSD. There is confusion about the extent of the defect on the echocardiogram, so the nurse calls a time out. Surgery can continue when which of the following happens? Select all that apply.

The surgeon verifies the correct procedure

The nurse re-establishes a sterile field

The surgeon verifies the correct surgical site

The surgical team identifies the client through two sources of identification

Another echocardiogram is ordered

Question 2 of 4

Upon performing an initial exam after the birth of an infant, the provider hears a murmur when auscultating the baby’s heart. The provider suspects that the baby has an atrial septal defect. Which of the following tests would be performed to diagnose this condition?

Nuclear imaging

Chemical stress test

Isotope test

Echocardiogram

Question 3 of 4

A baby is born at full term and is taken to the NICU for further observation for potential cardiac issues. After diagnostic testing, the provider determines that the infant has tetralogy of Fallot. The four components of this condition include a ventricular septal defect (VSD), overriding aorta, right ventricular hypertrophy, and which of the following?

Atrial septal defect (ASD)

Patent foramen ovale (PFO)

Patent ductus arteriosus

Pulmonary stenosis

Question 4 of 4

The nurse caring for an infant who is prescribed digitalis knows to monitor which of the following electrolytes when administering this medication?

Sodium

Calcium

Potassium

Magnesium

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Ventricular Septal Defect

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