Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a preschool client who has Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF).What are the defects the nurse should be aware of when caring for a client with Teratology of Fallot (TOF)? (Select all that apply).
Correct answer
C,D,E,F
Rationale
The correct defects the nurse should be aware of when caring for a client with Teratology of Fallot (TOF) are C, D, E, and F.
C: Thickened Right Ventricular Wall is a characteristic feature of TOF due to the right ventricular hypertrophy.
D: Overriding Aorta is a common defect seen in TOF where the aorta is positioned directly over the ventricular septal defect.
E: Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) is a key component of TOF, leading to mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood in the heart.
F: Pulmonary Stenosis is another hallmark of TOF, where there is narrowing of the pulmonary valve leading to decreased blood flow to the lungs.
These defects are specific to TOF and crucial for the nurse to monitor and manage in the care of the client.
C: Thickened Right Ventricular Wall is a characteristic feature of TOF due to the right ventricular hypertrophy.
D: Overriding Aorta is a common defect seen in TOF where the aorta is positioned directly over the ventricular septal defect.
E: Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) is a key component of TOF, leading to mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood in the heart.
F: Pulmonary Stenosis is another hallmark of TOF, where there is narrowing of the pulmonary valve leading to decreased blood flow to the lungs.
These defects are specific to TOF and crucial for the nurse to monitor and manage in the care of the client.