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Congenital Heart Defects
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
04/06/2015

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Term
What type of shunt is in ASD
Definition

Left to Right

 

Term

L-R shunts increase what kind of blood flow?

 

Definition
Pulmonary
Term
When are symptoms seen for ASD?
Definition
Later in life
Term
At what age should ASD be repaired?
Definition
School age
Term
Heart dialation on what side is indicative of ASD?
Definition
Right, with pulmonary over circulation
Term
What can be heard upon contraction in ASD?
Definition
Murmur
Term
What can ASD lead to if it isn't fixed?
Definition
CHF
Term
Is SBE prophylaxis needed in ASD?
Definition
NO
Term
Is ASD cyanotic or acyanotic?
Definition
Acyanotic
Term
VSD: What kind of shunt with flow?
Definition
L to R/ pulmonary increased
Term
What dx test can detect VSD?
Definition
ECG
Term
What three heart problems are seen with VSD?
Definition

Cardiomegaly

Pulmonary HTN

CHF

Term
Are murmurs heard with VSD?
Definition
Yes
Term
What SX for VSD
Definition
Cardiopulmonary bipass
Term
When will SBE be used in VSD?
Definition

Until after sx (cardiopulmonary bipass) is done

 

Term
What two manifestations are seen in babies with VSD?
Definition
Retractions and bobbing heads
Term
Is VSD cyanotic or Acyanotic?
Definition
Acyanotic
Term
What kind of shunt/ flow for PDA?
Definition
L to R/ Pulmonary increased
Term
Pulmonary Ductus Arteriosus consists of what?
Definition
Aorta and pulmonary artery
Term
What are the two spectrums of clinical manifestations for clients with PDA?
Definition
They can either have no symptoms are sever HF
Term
How is the pressure in the aorta compared to the pulmonary artery in PDA?
Definition
Higher than it
Term
PDA causes what to dialate?
Definition
Left atrium
Term

T/F:

PDA does not cause lung congestion

Definition
False. It does
Term
What are the two tx for PDA?
Definition

1. Indomethacin/ Indocin

2. Sx

Term
What type of sx in PDA?
Definition
Ligated and closed in cath lab with coils to block blood flow
Term

PDA can be _______

in patients with heart defects.

Definition
LIFE SAVING
Term
Is pulmonary HTN common in PDA?
Definition
Yes
Term

What are the s/s of PDA?

CCRPP4

Definition

CHF

Congestion of the lungs

Respiratory distress

Prominent pulmonary vasoconstriction marks

Pedo Periorbital edema

4+ pulse (bounding)

Term
What is used in the PDA to keep the ductus open?
Definition
PGE1
Term
You must always remember to keep a what in patients with PGE1?
Definition
Continuous IV access
Term
Where is the IV line inserted in a patient recieving PGE1?
Definition
Peripheral vein or umbilicus
Term
What are used in babies with ductal dependant blood flow?
Definition
ECG & heart cath
Term
What do you monitor with PGE1
Definition
RR, T, B/P, ABG, PH
Term

S/S of PGE1

*aff*

Definition
Apnea, fever, flushing
Term
What type of blood flow is present with PS?
Definition
decreased pulmonary
Term
What is happening to the R ventricle during PS?
Definition
pumping harder because of trying to overcome obstruction.
Term
Is SBE needed with PS?
Definition
yes
Term

What type of sx is done with PS?

 

THINK STENOSIS

Definition

Balloon Valvuloplasty

&

Open heart SX

Term
Is PS acyanotic or cyanotic?
Definition
Cyanotic
Term
In CPS/PA, how is the blood flow through the pulmonary valve?
Definition
There is none
Term
What is needed for survival until sx in CPS/PA?
Definition
PDA
Term
What is used to keep the obstructed valves open in CPS/PA?
Definition
PGE1
Term
What happens if the PDA closes in CPS/PA?
Definition
CYANOSIS
Term
What is the normal number of cusps in a valve?
Definition
3
Term
In a stenotic valve, how many cusps/characteristics?
Definition
1-2, thick and stiff
Term
In AS, how are the symptoms seen in infants and children?
Definition

Severe with infants

None in children

Term
What sx is used in AS?
Definition
Balloon Valvuloplasty
Term
What should you restrict a client from doing if AS is present?
Definition
Heavy lifting/strenous activity
Term
Is SBE needed in AS?
Definition
yes
Term

T/F:

AS is acyanotic

Definition
False: it is cyanotic
Term
In AS, the _____ has difficulty pumping through an abonormal valve. This valve will remain _______ and have to be replaced with an ________ one
Definition
Left ventricle/ deformed/ artificial
Term

What are the s/s of AS?

*CUDF*

Definition

Chest pain

unusual tiring

dizziness

fainting

Term
This is known as the "narrow rainbow"
Definition
Coar. of aorta
Term
Will SBE be needed wiht COA?
Definition
Yes
Term
How is the BP in the body in regards to COA?
Definition

Increased in arms/ head

Decreased in lower ext. with diminished pulses

Term
In COA, diminished pulses in the lower ext will lead to:
Definition
Cyanosis
Term
What are three manifestations of COA?
Definition

Cardiomegaly

CHF

Cyanosis (closed PDA which can be used for survival)

Term
What sx for COA, and will PGE1 be used?
Definition

Balloon Valvuloplasty

yes

Term
When should sx be done on infants with COA?
Definition
<6 mo
Term
With a balloon valvulo., what is there a risk of?
Definition
re-stenosis and aneurism
Term
COA: cyanotic or acyanotic?
Definition
Cyanotic
Term

What type of shunt and blood flow for TA?

 

Definition
R to L, decreased pulmonary
Term
What is absent in TA?
Definition
Tricupsid valve
Term
What size is the R ventricle of the heart in TA?
Definition
Small
Term
What is used to survive TA?
Definition
ASD/VSD
Term
What attributes to mixing of the blood in TA?
Definition
PFO/PDA
Term
What arm would you get BP and insert a venipuncture if your patient had a Glenn procedure?
Definition
RIGHT
Term
What would the nurse teach about TA?
Definition

Multiple sx

Mortality rate ~5%

Term
Is SBE or PGE1 used in TA?
Definition
Both yes
Term
In Tetrology of Fallot you have an ____ ___ with right ____ _____.
Definition

Overriding aorta

ventricular hypertrophy

Term
____ and ____ are present in Tet of Fallot, with the second decreasing blood flow to the lungs.
Definition
VSD, PS
Term
What position should you put a child who is having a "tet spell"?
Definition
Knees to chest
Term
Is TA a/cyanotic?
Definition
Cyanotic
Term

T/F:

Tet of fallot is acyanotic

 

 

 

 

come on now....

Definition
false, cyanotic
Term
is SBE used in tet of fallot?
Definition
yes
Term
What is sx inserted for blood flow to the lungs and removed later in life in Tet. of Fallot?
Definition
shunt
Term
What picture is present with Mixed BF
Definition
egg on a string
Term
How is flow through the heart with MBF?
Definition
backward
Term
What is the severity of MBF?
Definition
life threatening
Term
What is the type of sx used when a pt has MBF?
Definition
ballon arterial septostomy
Term
Which defect allows mixing of the blood?
Definition
PDA
Term
What can occur if a pt has PDA, ASD, or VSD?
Definition
CHF
Term
Is PGE1 needed for MBF?
Definition
yes
Term
In Truncus arteriosus what doesn't separate?
Definition
pulm art./aorta
Term
What shaped is present with Truncus Arteriosus
Definition
boot
Term
Where does the main vessel run with Truncus?
Definition
lv/rv with VSD
Term
What can develop due to cyanotic effect of Truncus?
Definition
Hypoxemia
Term
When should sx be done with truncus, and what would it be like?
Definition
within 1st months of life/ they'll close the VSD and graft pulm art to vein (homograft)
Term
What are some after effects of Truncus?
Definition
CHF, HTN, Dysrhythmias
Term
Is Truncus cyanotic?
Definition
yes
Term
What are some complications of Congenital Heart Defects?
Definition

Bbacterial Endocarditis

Pulmonary HTN

CHF

Arrythmias

Emboli

Term
For baby's, what measures should be taken to preserve body heat?
Definition

Skin to skin contact

Swaddle

hat on head

Term
What types of procedures use SBE prophylaxis?
Definition
Dental
Term
How long is Amoxicillian given and by what route before a procedure (SBE)?
Definition
1h before PO
Term
How long before is ampicillan given and by what route before a procedure?
Definition
30 min. IV/IM
Term
What medicine can you give if they are allergic to ampicillan/amoxicillian
Definition
Clindamycin, Clarithromycin, Gentamycin
Term
In pulmonary arterial hypertension, what happens to the lungs?
Definition

Excessive blood is pumped to the lungs

Increased pressure in the lungs

Term
With PAH, what happens in the heart?
Definition

Pressure in the R heart higher than in L heart

R cardiomegaly, L small

Term
What are some S/S of PAH?
Definition
dyspnea, fatigue, substernal chest pain, weakness, syncope, hemoptysis, R side HF, anorexia, right upper quadrant pain
Term

What DX for PAH?

Name 8

Definition

H/P

PFT

CXR

ECG

VQ scan

Sleep tests

HIV tests

Liver test

Term
What medicines will be used in PAH?
Definition

CCB

Silendfil

Prostanoids (flolan, remodulin, Iliprost)

Endothelin (Trancleer)

Anticoagulants

Diuretics

Term
What is the inability to pump effectively to  meet metabolic demads and when there is failure on one side, there is failure on the other
Definition
CHF
Term
When the R ventricl has decreased blood output to pulm. artery and increased pressure in R atrium with venous congestion
Definition
RSHF
Term
List RSHF s/s:
Definition
Peripheral edema, hepatomegaly, tenderness RUQ, Jaundice, vein distention, cough/sob, pleural effusion, nausea, weight gain, anorexia/weakness.
Term
What is resulted from left ventricle dysfunction with increased pressure in L atrium, increased pressure in pulm. veins. and pulm. HTN, Pulm edema
Definition
LSHF
Term
List the S/S of LSHF
Definition
Dyspnea, extra sound "kentucky", cough (frothy-sputum), decreased in O2, orthopnea, s3 vent. gallop, SOB  with rest or exertion, paroxysmal nocturia dyspnea.
Term
With Dig, what route and loading dose would you use, and when would you not give it?
Definition
IV 0.8-2 <60 bpm
Term
With HCTZ, what should you remember?
Definition
K supplement, and heart abnormalitites in pts. on dig.
Term
What type of meds decrease B/P, vasodilation, HypoTN, cough
Definition
ACE inhibitors
Term
What type of meds decrease BP and are known as the "sartans"
Definition
ARB
Term
These meds dilate vessels and decrease heart rate and may cause hypotn. These are also the "LOL" drugs
Definition
Beta Blockers
Term
These meds have a positive inotropic effect and improve cardiac output.
Definition
Glycosides
Term
When should you hold dig in children and infants?
Definition
Below 70 in children, below 90-100 in infants
Term
What are two K wasting and a K sparing diuretic?
Definition

waste: lasix, HCTZ

sparing: aldactone

Term
How often should you regularly give dig?
Definition
every 12 hr
Term
What should you not mix with?
Definition
food and drink
Term
What should you do with babies after giving dig?
Definition
Brush there teeth with bc of the sugar substance.
Term
What should you do if a child vomits on dig?
Definition
DO NOT GIVE THE 2nd DOSE
Term
What should you do if two if 2 consecutive doses are missed?
Definition
NOTIFY MD
Term
If a pt on dig presents with freq. vomitting, poor feeding, or slow HR
Definition
Contact the physician
Term
Where should you keep dig?
Definition
Locked closet
Term
If there is a possible overdose of Dig, what should you do?
Definition
Call poison control
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