Module 9 - Cardiovascular Disease

Question 1

What is the value of a cardiac catheterization diagnostic test?

Answer 1

Shows BP within heart; provider can examine the heart closely with the tip of the catheter to detect abnormalities; blood samples can be obtained to determine oxygen content.
(Radiopaque catheter is passed through the femoral artery directly into the heart and large vessels.)

Question 2

what diagnostic test shows abnormalities in the shape and position of the heart and provides a permanent record?

Answer 2

Chest x-ray

Question 3

What is the value of a echocardiography?

Answer 3

• Noninvasive procedure; localizes murmurs; determines if heart is structurally normal

Question 4

What is the value of a electrocardiogram?

Answer 4

Detects variations in the heart action and shows the condition of the heart muscle; may also be used as a monitoring device during cardiac catheterization

Question 5

Congenital heart disease is classified into 3 categories. How does Acyanotic affect blood flow?

Answer 5

Increased pulmonary blood flow

Question 6

Cyanotic refers to?

Answer 6

Decreased pulmonary blood flow

Question 7

the third type of classification restricts…

Answer 7

Restrict ventricular blood flow

Question 8

The four defects associated with tetralogy of fallot are:

Answer 8

Pulmonary artery stenosis, Hypertrophy of Rt ventricle, Dextroposition of aorta, VSD

Question 9

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)/Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) are cyanotic or acyanotic? VSD involves and opening between…? how about ASD?

Answer 9

acyanotic - Increased pulmonary blood flow
- VSD: Opening between right and left ventricles of the heart
ASD: Involves an abnormal opening between the right and left atria.

Question 10

What is the major characteristic feature of Tetralogy of Fallot?

Answer 10

Cyanosis anomaly due to non-oxygenated blood in circulation

Question 11

How is tetralogy of Fallot diagnosis? what does it look like?

Answer 11

Diagnosis confirmed with chest x-ray study – shows boot-shaped heart.
(The other 3 diagnostic tests aid in confirmation)

Question 12

What is kawasaki disease? First sign? Most often affacts kids younger than…?

Answer 12

an illness that causes inflammation (swelling and redness) in blood vessels throughout the body. It happens in three phases, and a lasting fever usually is the first sign. The condition most often affects kids younger than 5 years old.

Question 13

_________ may be a sign that cardiovascular arrest is imminent in children with hypoxia

Answer 13

Bradycardia