Pediatric NBCOT exam prep outline
Study
Patent ductus arteriosus
Atrial septal deficits
Ventricular septal deficits
Congenital heart defects that increase pulmonary bloodflow, resulting in inadequate oxygenation of the
brain, "wet lungs" and respiratory infections, SOB, feeding difficulties, fatigue, and delayed growth
Tetralogy of Fallot
a congenital malformation of the heart involving four distinct defects, resulting in cyanosis, coagulation
defects, clubbing of fingers and toes, feeding difficulties, failure to thrive, and dyspnea
OT for children with congenital heart defects
-likely to have decreased endurance but may develop typically
-activities should be appropriately paced and selected with care
-children and family should be educated on general health maintenance
respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory complication in the newborn, especially in premature infants, due to deficiency of surfacant
resulting in compromised oxygen absorption and CO2 elimination
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Due to prolonged use of mechanical ventilation, the airway thickens and creates excess mucus, restricts
alveolar growth
Study
Patent ductus arteriosus
Atrial septal deficits
Ventricular septal deficits
Congenital heart defects that increase pulmonary bloodflow, resulting in inadequate oxygenation of the
brain, "wet lungs" and respiratory infections, SOB, feeding difficulties, fatigue, and delayed growth
Tetralogy of Fallot
a congenital malformation of the heart involving four distinct defects, resulting in cyanosis, coagulation
defects, clubbing of fingers and toes, feeding difficulties, failure to thrive, and dyspnea
OT for children with congenital heart defects
-likely to have decreased endurance but may develop typically
-activities should be appropriately paced and selected with care
-children and family should be educated on general health maintenance
respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory complication in the newborn, especially in premature infants, due to deficiency of surfacant
resulting in compromised oxygen absorption and CO2 elimination
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Due to prolonged use of mechanical ventilation, the airway thickens and creates excess mucus, restricts
alveolar growth
