CV Issues Ch. 9

Question 1

Cardiac output formula

Answer 1

Stroke volume x HR

Question 2

Cardiac output in children versus adults

Answer 2

higher in children

2 times higher

Question 3

How do peds increase CO

Answer 3

increase HR

Question 4

Parasympathetic stimulation can be caused by what actions? What may this lead to symptom wise?

Answer 4

sucking, pooping, suctioning lending to bradycardia

Question 5

Pedi HTN parameters

Answer 5

1-13 yo 120/80 elevated, 130/80 is HTN

>13 yo 120/80 elevated 130/80 HTN

Question 6

Hallmark pericarditis symptoms

Answer 6

chest pain when leaning forward

Question 7

S/Sx of pericarditis

Answer 7

friction rub, ST ^, PR depression

Question 8

List four medical problems often seen in Marfan’s syndrome?

Answer 8

1. mitral valve issues, 2. spontaneous pneumo, 3. aortic dissection, 4. aneurysm risk

Question 9

How young should you screen for BP

Answer 9

3 yo