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What are the 4 defects that make up Tetralogy of Fallot?
Pulmonary stenosis, ventricular septal defect, overriding aorta, and right ventricular hypertrophy
What are the signs and symptoms (also known as "Tet" spells) of Tetralogy of Fallot?
Cyanosis, feeding difficulty, poor weight gain, dyspnea, and easy fatigued/restlessness.
What are treatments for a child with Hemophilia?
Narcotic medications, cold packs, elevated affected limb, casting for immobilization of the joint, administration of the deficient factor.
What should be included in the parent education about iron supplement administration?
Administer with Vitamin C for absorption, food and calcium with iron decreases absorption, causes constipation and black stools, can stain the teeth
What are triggers for vaso-occlusive crisis in a chid with sickle cell anemia?
Dehydration, illness, infection, stress, higher altitude, strenuous activities, extreme temps (especially cold)
After a cardiac catheterization, the nurse must monitor the extremity for what findings?
Quality of pulses, presence of edema, skin temperature, skin color, signs of poor circulation or infection, and presence of bleeding at the site
What is the difference between cyanotic and acyanotic defects?
Cyanotic defects allow for mixing of oxygen-poor and oxygen-rich blood. Acyanotic defects don't affect oxygen in the body.
