Cardiovascular changes that cause the foramen oval

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Cardiovascular changes that cause the foramen ovale to close at birth are a direct result of

A. Decreased pulmonary pressure B. Increased pressure in the left atrium C. Reduced right atrial pressure D. Increased systemic resistance

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Increased pressure in the left atrium B closes the foramen ovale post-birth, per document 6.

Esther, 4 years, is rushed to the emergency ward convulsing, with very hot skin. What immediate step would you take to reduce the temperature?

A. Give her 5 mls paracetamol syrup B. Take the axillary temperature C. Reassure the mother D. Tepid sponge the child

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Tepid sponging D is the immediate physical method to reduce fever in a convulsing child, per document .

A common finding in most children with cardiac abnormalities is

A. Family history of cardiac issues B. Cyanosis and clubbing C. Delayed physical growth D. Mental retardation

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Cyanosis and clubbing B are frequent cardiac signs, per document 9.

Factors contributing to normal growth before and after birth include select all

A. Nutrition B. Sex hormones C. Trophic hormones D. Mother’s weight

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Nutrition A, sex hormones B, trophic hormones C I, II, III, per document p9, 5.

When responding to a visually impaired child, the nurse should

A. Address child upon entering B. Respond promptly C. Send an orderly D. Touch before speaking

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Addressing upon entering A orients the child, per document p13, 1.

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