CVD

Question 1

Erythroblastosis Fetalis (Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn)

Answer 1

D/S Newborn; excessive red blood cell destruction
E/T Rh or ABO incompatibility; isoimmunization; antigen-antibody reaction
S/S Jaundice; spleen, liver enlarged; pallor; anemia; edema
D/X Maternal history; blood typing of mother/father, amniotic fluid analysis, direct Coombs’ test
T/X Intraurterine transfusion; exchange transfusion; phototherapy
P/P ABO, generally good; Rh, guarded/Early blood typing, Rh immune globulin

Question 2

Congenital Heart Defects

Acyanotic

Answer 2

Acyanotic Defects
Ventricular septal defect: Abnormal opening between right (R) and left (L) ventricle
Atrial septal defect: Abnormal opening between R and L atria
Acyanotic Defects
Coarctation of the aorta: Malformation in aortic wall with narrowing
Patent ductus arteriosus: Failure of ductus arteriosus to close

Question 3

Congenital Heart Defects

Cyanotic

Answer 3

Cyanotic Defects
Tetralogy of Fallot: Pulmonary stenosis; ventricular septal defect; dextroposition of aorta and R ventricular hypertrophy
Transposition of great vessels: Aorta arising from R ventricle; pulmonary artery from L ventricle