Cardiac Conditions Worksheet 2015-02-12

Cardiac Conditions Worksheet 2015-02-12

A person with a congenital heart defect is born with this condition. TRUE FALSE

When the child experiences congestive heart failure (select all applicable answers): a) the heart is unable to pump an adequate amount of blood to the meet the body’s needs b) the child is having a heart attack. c) it usually takes several days or weeks to develop.

A child may have restrictions depending on the severity of their cardiac condition. TRUE FALSE

List the symptoms of congestive heart failure Sweating during quiet time Persistently rapid/labored breathing Shortness of breath Rapid heart rate or irregular heart rate Chest pain Nasal flaring Blueness Listlessness Inability to stop coughing Skin becomes increasingly pale or blue Suddenly tired

What do you do when a child is experiencing signs of congestive heart failure? 1. Have the child rest. 2. If condition doesn’t improve, contact the parent/guardian. 3. If symptoms do not improve within 5 to 10 minutes and parent/guardian or emergency contact cannot be reached, activate 911/EMS. 4. Place the child on the floor in recovery position. 5. Keep the airway open. 6. Stay with the child. 7. Inform EMS that the child has a cardiac condition.

When would you call 911/EMS? Child is experiencing signs of congestive heart failure that are not improving AND parent/guardian and emergency contact cannot be contacted. Child is unconscious and does not regain consciousness within one minute Child has noisy gurgled breathing

Where can you find the Cardiac Condition Health Care Plans for children in your community program? URIS binder Child’s file