NUR 405 Chapter 46

NUR 405 Chapter 46
1. Which postoperative intervention should be questioned for a child after a cardiac
catheterization?
a. Continue intravenous (IV) fluids until the infant is tolerating oral fluids.
b. Check the dressing for bleeding.
c. Assess peripheral circulation on the affected extremity.
d. Keep the affected leg flexed and elevated.
Answer
D. keep the affected leg flexed and elevated
The child should be positioned with the affected leg straight for 4 to 6 hours after the procedure.
2. Which information should be included in the nurse's discharge instructions for a child who
underwent a cardiac catheterization earlier in the day?
a. Pressure dressing is changed daily for the first week.
b. The child may soak in the tub beginning tomorrow.
c. Contact sports can be resumed in 2 days.
d. The child can return to school on the third day after the procedure.
Answer
D. the child can return to school on the third day after the procedure
3. The nurse is admitting a child to the hospital for a cardiac workup.What is the first step in a
cardiac assessment?
a. Percussion
b. Palpation
c. Auscultation
d. History and inspection
Answer
D. history and inspection