Pediatric Assessment & Intervention Flashcards
What are three cardiovascular structures that must close at birth?
The foramen ovale, ductus arteriosus and ductus venosus
The ductus arteriosus must close to allow blood flow to which structure?
lungs
The ductus venosus must close to allow blood flow to which structure?
liver
What does the foramen ovale connect?
It’s the hole between the right and left atria
What is the most common condition found in premature newborns?
Patent ductus arteriosus
What can patent ductus arteriosus lead to?
heart failure and inadequate oxygenation of the brain
What is atrial septal deficits characterized by?
an opening in the septum between the right and left atrial chambers
What does atrial septal deficits result in?
“wet lungs,” may lead to respiratory infection, heart failure due to the right ventricle working too hard and poor exercise tolerance and being small for chronological age
What does “wet lungs” mean?
too much blood sent to the lungs
Which heart defect may result in poor exercise tolerance and being small for chronological age?
atrial septal deficits
Which heart defect is characterized by one or more opening in the muscular or membranous portions of the ventricular septum?
ventricular septal deficits
T or F: More than 50% of ventricular septal deficits self-correct by age 5
True, otherwise surgery is warranted
Ventricular septal deficits may result in which complex and obstruction?
Eisenmenger’s complex or pulmonary vascular obstruction owing to prolonged exposure to increased blood flow and high pressure
What are some symptoms of ventricular septal deficits?
feeding difficulties, shortness of breath, increased perspiration, increased respiratory infections, fatigue with increased activity and delayed growth.
What are deficits that decrease pulmonary blood flow?
tetralogy of Fallot
What is tetralogy of Fallot characterized by?
pulmonary valve or artery stenosis, a ventricular septal deficit, right ventrical hypertrophy, and override of the ventricular septum.
What are symptoms of tetralogy of Fallot?
central cyanosis, coagulation defects, clubbing of fingers and toes, feeding difficulties, failure to thrive and dyspnea.
What is dyspnea?
difficult or labored breathing, SOB
What is central cyanosis?
a bluish discoloration of the skin due to increased levels of deoxygenated hemoglobin in an area around the core, lips and tongue (mucous membranes)
What is a deficit with mixed pulmonary blood flow?
transposition of great arteries
What is transposition of great arteries characterized by?
no communication between the systemic and pulmonary circulations and is a result of coexisting congenital transposition of the ventricles
What are some symptoms of transposition of great arteries?
cyanosis (bluish discoloration due to increased levels of deoxygenated hemoglobin), congestive heart failure (heart is unable to pump blood effectively) and respiratory distress (fluid build up in the lung’s air sacs, depriving organs of oxygen)
It is important for OTs to educate clients and family of children with congenital heart defects in what?
general health maintenance (e.g. diet, exercises, avoidance of smoke inhalation)
Children whose cardiopulmonary conditions have not resolved or been treated surgically are likely to have…
compromised endurance
Activities for children with congenital heart defects should be..
appropriately paced (due to low endurance) and selected with care
What condition is characterized by an abnormally slow heart rate (<60 beats/min)?
bradydysrhythmia
How many beats/min is considered abnormally slow?
<60 beats/min
What condition is characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate (<200-300 beats/min)?
Tachydysrhythmia
How many beats/min is considered abnormally fast?
<200-300 beats/min
What may medical intervention include for bradydysrhythmia?
pacemaker
What is the most common type of bradydysrhythmia?
atrioventricular block
Which dysrhythmia is most common in children?
Tachydysrhythmia
Which dysrhythmia can lead to congestive heart failure?
Tachydysrhythmia
What is the typical presentation of someone with Tachydysrhythmia?
irritability, poor eating habits and pallor
T or F: Conduction disturbances are most common after surgery and may be temporary.
True
Which acute respiratory condition is common in preterm infants?
respiratory distress syndrome