Pediatric Cardiac Nursing Care Quiz

Test your knowledge of pediatric cardiac nursing with these challenging questions covering congenital heart defects, medications, interventions, and more!

#1

Which congenital heart defect involves a hole in the septum between the atria?

Tetralogy of Fallot
Atrial septal defect
Ventricular septal defect
Coarctation of the aorta
#2

Which congenital heart defect is often referred to as 'blue baby syndrome' due to cyanosis?

Atrial septal defect
Tetralogy of Fallot
Coarctation of the aorta
Ventricular septal defect
#3

Which structural heart defect involves the incomplete closure of the ductus arteriosus after birth?

Atrial septal defect
Patent ductus arteriosus
Ventricular septal defect
Aortic stenosis
#4

Which congenital heart defect involves an abnormal connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery, often referred to as a 'common trunk'?

Truncus arteriosus
Tetralogy of Fallot
Coarctation of the aorta
Atrial septal defect
#5

Which congenital heart defect is characterized by a narrowing of the aorta, leading to decreased blood flow to the lower extremities?

Atrial septal defect
Patent ductus arteriosus
Coarctation of the aorta
Ventricular septal defect
#6

What medication is commonly used in pediatric cardiac patients to prevent blood clot formation?

Aspirin
Warfarin
Heparin
Enoxaparin
#7

In pediatric cardiac nursing, what is the primary goal during the preoperative phase for a child undergoing heart surgery?

Pain management
Preventing infection
Optimizing nutrition
Maintaining cardiac stability
#8

What is the primary nursing intervention for a child with hypoplastic left heart syndrome?

Administer diuretics
Promote respiratory hygiene
Monitor blood glucose levels
Administer inotropic medications
#9

Which medication is commonly used to treat heart failure symptoms in pediatric patients?

Furosemide
Atropine
Dopamine
Epinephrine
#10

What is the primary nursing intervention to promote oxygenation in a child with transposition of the great arteries?

Administer oxygen therapy
Administer beta-blockers
Administer diuretics
Initiate mechanical ventilation
#11

In pediatric cardiac patients, what is the purpose of administering prostaglandin E1 (PGE1)?

To promote diuresis
To close the patent ductus arteriosus
To improve cardiac contractility
To maintain ductal patency
#12

Which condition is characterized by a narrowing of the pulmonary valve, leading to obstruction of blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery?

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Transposition of the great arteries
Pulmonary stenosis
Truncus arteriosus
#13

During postoperative care for a pediatric cardiac patient, what is a critical assessment parameter to monitor for early signs of cardiac tamponade?

Blood pressure
Urine output
Respiratory rate
Central venous pressure
#14

In the context of pediatric cardiac nursing, what is the primary purpose of the Blalock-Taussig shunt?

To treat coarctation of the aorta
To improve coronary artery blood flow
To increase pulmonary blood flow
To correct transposition of the great arteries
#15

What is the primary goal of nutritional management for a pediatric cardiac patient with congestive heart failure?

Minimize fluid intake
Provide a high-sodium diet
Limit caloric intake
Optimize nutritional intake for growth
#16

Which surgical procedure involves redirecting oxygenated blood directly to the systemic circulation in a child with complex congenital heart defects?

Fontan procedure
Bidirectional Glenn shunt
Norwood procedure
Arterial switch operation
#17

What is the primary nursing consideration when caring for a pediatric patient with Kawasaki disease?

Monitor for signs of heart failure
Administer antipyretics
Initiate prophylactic antibiotics
Administer corticosteroids

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