Respiratory and Cardiac Crossword

3. _______ breathing is a sign of respiratory distress and is characterized by opposite movements of the chest and abdomen compared to normal breathing
6. Education to caregivers of children with _____ should include placing them in a knee-chest position High-dose aspirin and IgG are the main treatments for this cardiac disease
7. After tonsillectomy, nurses must frequently assess for signs of ________
9. Joint pain management should be a priority for nursing care of this condition
13. acute rheumatic fever is caused by ______
15. tetralogy of fallot is comprised of _____ different defects
16. Providing this type of feeding can help infants with CHD maintain adequate growth
19. Indomethacin is one medication that can be given for ____________
21. tripod positioning and drooling are characteristic signs of this condition

1. Infective endocarditis often results in heart damage that requires _______
2. Cardiac defects that increase pulmonary blood flow lead to ______
4. This defect causes increased blood pressures in the upper extremities and decreased blood pressures in the lower extremities
5. Respiratory _____ occurs when compensatory mechanisms no longer maintain oxygenation
8. Poor ______ is a common sign of cardiac conditions in children
10. Education to parents for management of a _______ includes keeping extra supplies, home care, and when to call the provider
11. ______ affects the whole body through the increased production of mucus
12. Respiratory condition that is typically viral, causes a barky cough, and is accompanied with upper respiratory symptoms
14. _______ is given to patients with transposition of the great vessels to allow for circulation of oxygenated blood
17. ______ disease is the most common acquired cardiac condition in children and consists of three phases
18. ASD, VSD, and AV canal can cause recurrent ________ infections
20. Kawasaki disease is treated with high-dose _____ and IgG