Peds Cardiac Supp

Question 1

When babies turn blue during feeding , what does this often indicate?

Answer 1

An underlying cardiac issues (impaired functional reserve)

Question 2

What is atrial septal defect often due to?

Answer 2

The Forman ovals failing to close

Question 3

What is the most common cardiac congenital defect?

Answer 3

Ventricular septal defect

Question 4

What are the 4 defects of tetralogy of fallot?

Answer 4

• pulmonary stenosis
• ventricular septal defect
• transposition of the aorta
• Right ventricular hypertrophy

Question 5

A tet spell is a sudden drop in O2 concentration in blood. What will toddlers do to increase pulmonary pressure to restore circulation

Answer 5

Squat to compress their core

Question 6

Coarctation of the aorta causes narrowing of the vessel. What part of the aorta does this typically occur at?

Answer 6

It happens typically after the branches of the aorta that supply the upper limbs

Question 7

What is truncus arteriosis?

Answer 7

The aorta and pulmonary artery fail to separate at birth

Question 8

Describe hypoplastic left heart syndrome

Answer 8

The left ventricles are under-developed and causes valve malfunction. The results in the blood to not be able to be pumped into the systemic circulation. This condition is often fatal within week

Question 9

Why does nephrotic syndrome lead to thrombi?

Answer 9

It affects the coagulation casscade

Question 10

Sickling of the blood cells are often induced by what?

Answer 10

• stress
• hypothermia
• hypoxia
• fever
• pain

Question 11

What ECG rhythms are not normal for pediatric patients and should be investigated?

Answer 11

SVT and LBBB

Question 12

What ECG characteristics are normal in children

Answer 12

• Right axis deviation
• large R wave and T wave inversion in V1 - V3
• shorter PR and QRS durations
• faster HR