CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Neonatal

Baby Diane is being assessed for potential cardiac problems after a murmur was detected on initial physical examination. What is the most common heart condition found in infants at birth?
  1. Symptomatic cardiac arrhythmia
  2. Atrial septal defect
  3. Congenital heart disease
  4. Ventricular septal defect
Explanation
Answer: C - The most common heart condition found in infants at birth is congenital heart disease. It is estimated that there are approximately 13 infants born with congenital heart disease out of every one thousand births.
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