NURS 6501 WEEK 5 QUIZ ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Question 1
When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of
Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity?
Correct Answer:
Yes
Question 2
A 1-month-old infant was diagnosed with truncus arteriosus (TA) with a
ventricular septal defect. Which of the following would the nurse also expect?
Correct Answer: d.
Blood from both ventricles mixing in a common
vessel
Question 3
An 8-week-old infant presents to her primary care provider for a well-baby
check. Physical exam reveals a murmur, and an echocardiogram shows a large
ventricular septal defect. If left untreated, what condition should the nurse
discuss with the parents?
Correct Answer: a.
Pulmonary hypertension
Question 4
, A 22-year-old pregnant female presents for a fetal echocardiogram. Tests reveal
small left atrium and mitral valve and an absent left ventricle and aortic valve.
The diagnosis is hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). The nurse will
anticipate that the treatment for this defect is:
Correct a.
Answer:
An indication for neonatal heart transplant
Question 5
A 72-year-old female has a history of right heart failure caused by a right
ventricular myocardial infarction. Which of the following symptoms are
specifically related to her right heart failure?
Correct a.
Answer:
Significant edema to both lower legs and feet
Question 6
A newborn is diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Which of the following
intrauterine factors should the nurse focus on during the history that could have
caused this disorder?
Correct Answer: c.
Viral infection
Question 7
An infant undergoes an echocardiogram for a suspected heart defect. Tests
reveal an opening in the middle of the atrial septum. What term would the nurse
use to describe this defect?
Question 1
When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of
Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity?
Correct Answer:
Yes
Question 2
A 1-month-old infant was diagnosed with truncus arteriosus (TA) with a
ventricular septal defect. Which of the following would the nurse also expect?
Correct Answer: d.
Blood from both ventricles mixing in a common
vessel
Question 3
An 8-week-old infant presents to her primary care provider for a well-baby
check. Physical exam reveals a murmur, and an echocardiogram shows a large
ventricular septal defect. If left untreated, what condition should the nurse
discuss with the parents?
Correct Answer: a.
Pulmonary hypertension
Question 4
, A 22-year-old pregnant female presents for a fetal echocardiogram. Tests reveal
small left atrium and mitral valve and an absent left ventricle and aortic valve.
The diagnosis is hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). The nurse will
anticipate that the treatment for this defect is:
Correct a.
Answer:
An indication for neonatal heart transplant
Question 5
A 72-year-old female has a history of right heart failure caused by a right
ventricular myocardial infarction. Which of the following symptoms are
specifically related to her right heart failure?
Correct a.
Answer:
Significant edema to both lower legs and feet
Question 6
A newborn is diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Which of the following
intrauterine factors should the nurse focus on during the history that could have
caused this disorder?
Correct Answer: c.
Viral infection
Question 7
An infant undergoes an echocardiogram for a suspected heart defect. Tests
reveal an opening in the middle of the atrial septum. What term would the nurse
use to describe this defect?
