Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
When teaching the parents of a child with a ventricular septal defect who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization, the nurse explains that this procedure involves the use of which of the following?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Cardiac catheterization involves inserting a catheter, typically through the femoral vein, to assess heart structures. Ultra-high-frequency sound waves are used in echocardiography, a cutdown is not standard, and general anesthesia is not always required.