ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Cardiovascular Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child with persistent hypoxia secondary to a cardiac defect. The nurse recognizes that a risk exists of cerebrovascular accidents (strokes). Which is an important objective to decrease this risk?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which is a common, serious complication of rheumatic fever?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which is the leading cause of death after heart transplantation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The posttransplant course is complex. The leading cause of death after cardiac transplantation is rejection. Infection is a continued risk secondary to the immunosuppression necessary to prevent rejection. Cardiomyopathy is one of the indications for cardiac transplant. Heart failure is not a leading cause of death.
Question 4 of 5
Which occurs in septic shock?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following conditions results primarily from mutation in the gene encoding Vitamin D receptor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.