NURS 307 PEDIATRICS (Atrial
Septal Defect) WEEK 3 STUDY
NOTES FOR YOUR EXAM
SUMMARIZED COMPLETE AND
ACCURATE WEST COAST
UNIVERSITY.
, 1. Atrial septal defect
(From the Powerpoint)
, 2. Truncus arteriosus
(From the powerpoint)
3. Post op care cardiac catheterization Pg 525 of book
After the catheters and guidewires are removed at the end of the procedure, direct
pressure must be applied for 15 minutes. A pressure dressing is then placed over the
site for several hours. From Slides
• Continuous cardiac monitoring, oxygen saturation
• Check to ensure pulses are equal, extremity color and warmth are the same
• Insertion site will be covered with pressure bandage, assess for bleeding or hematoma
– do not remove bandage to assess
, • Extremities must remain straight for 4-8 hours (if femoral cath was done pt must lie flat)
Supine
(From the powerpoint)
4. Ventricular septal defect
Septal Defect) WEEK 3 STUDY
NOTES FOR YOUR EXAM
SUMMARIZED COMPLETE AND
ACCURATE WEST COAST
UNIVERSITY.
, 1. Atrial septal defect
(From the Powerpoint)
, 2. Truncus arteriosus
(From the powerpoint)
3. Post op care cardiac catheterization Pg 525 of book
After the catheters and guidewires are removed at the end of the procedure, direct
pressure must be applied for 15 minutes. A pressure dressing is then placed over the
site for several hours. From Slides
• Continuous cardiac monitoring, oxygen saturation
• Check to ensure pulses are equal, extremity color and warmth are the same
• Insertion site will be covered with pressure bandage, assess for bleeding or hematoma
– do not remove bandage to assess
, • Extremities must remain straight for 4-8 hours (if femoral cath was done pt must lie flat)
Supine
(From the powerpoint)
4. Ventricular septal defect
