Question 1
An infant with Tetralogy of Fallot becomes acutely agitated, cyanotic, and tachypneic during an IV insertion attempt. Which of the following should be the nurse's immediate action?
Correct Answer:
Place the infant in a knee-chest position
Question 2
A child is receiving a continuous infusion of milrinone post-cardiapulmonary bypass. Which of the following physiological effects should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer:
Increased myocardial contractility and decreased systemic vascular resistance
Question 3
A neonate with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) is post-operative Day 1 from a Stage 1 Norwood procedure. The infant's pulse oximeter reads 95%. Which of the following is the most appropriate interpretation and nursing action?
Correct Answer:
This indicates pulmonary overcirculation and systemic hypoperfusion; notify the physician.
Question 4
A neonate with suspected ductal-dependent congenital heart disease is started on a continuous infusion of Alprostadil (Prostaglandin E1). Which of the following must be available at the bedside?
Correct Answer:
Airway management and intubation equipment
Question 5
The nurse is assessing a child who returned from cardiac surgery 4 hours ago. Which of the following signs is most indicative of cardiac tamponade?
Correct Answer:
Muffled heart sounds, hypotension, and elevated central venous pressure
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Prepare with the ca-cna-critical-care-pediatrics Practice Questions - CNA Critical Care Pediatric Nursing Certification Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering child, nurse, picu, year-old, and infant. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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ca-cna-critical-care-pediatrics Practice Questions - CNA Critical Care Pediatric Nursing Certification Exam

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