ATI LPN
Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 9th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 26 Questions
Question 1 of 5
What are the four structural heart anomalies that make up the tetralogy of Fallot?
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Tetralogy of Fallot includes a hypertrophied right ventricle, patent ductus arteriosus, pulmonary artery stenosis, and dextroposition of the aorta.
Note: The document incorrectly lists 'ventral septal defect' instead of 'ventricular septal defect,' but the correct term is assumed.
Question 2 of 5
What is accurate about the characteristics of high-density lipoproteins (HDLs)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HDLs have low triglycerides, high protein content, low cholesterol, and are excreted via the liver, not involved in steroid production.
Question 3 of 5
Which congenital cardiac defect(s) cause(s) increased pulmonary blood flow?
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: ASDs, patent ductus arteriosus, and VSDs cause increased pulmonary blood flow due to left-to-right shunting.
Question 4 of 5
What does the nurse recognize as a sign of digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vomiting is a common sign of digoxin toxicity, along with nausea, anorexia, and pulse irregularities.
Question 5 of 5
What diagnostic test does the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An echocardiogram is a noninvasive test to assess heart structure and localize murmurs.