Congenital Heart Defects Nursing | Learn Pediatric Cardiac Defects

Congenital heart defects are some of the most commonly tested conditions in pediatrics on the NCLEX. Recognizing the pathophysiology, symptoms, and interventions—especially in left-to-right and right-to-left shunts—will help you prioritize care and pass your exam with confidence. What You’ll Learn: - The difference between cyanotic vs. acyanotic heart defects and how blood flow changes in each - Common congenital defects starting with “T” like Tetralogy of Fallot and Transposition of the Great Vessels - NCLEX-priority nursing interventions, signs of hypoxia, and how to respond to TET spells - High-yield pediatric heart failure symptoms and treatment strategies TRY SIMPLENURSING FOR FREE. Make nursing knowledge stick with SimpleNursing: https://rb.gy/3fnpbl Understand congenital heart defects once and for all—with clear visuals, memory tricks, and simplified explanations. This nursing mini-lesson breaks down the most high-yield pediatric cardiac defects for the NCLEX and clinicals. Helpful Links: Pediatric Congenital Heart Defects: https://simplenursing.com/pediatric-nursing-congenital-heart-defects/?utm_content=congenital_heart_defects_new_callouts_video&utm_source=youtube.com Heart Failure Pharmacology Practice Questions: https://simplenursing.com/heart-failure-nclex-practice-questions-review/?utm_content=congenital_heart_defects_new_callouts_video&utm_source=youtube.com 👍 Like this video if it helped, subscribe for more nursing content, and comment below with questions or topics you want covered next! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:02 Congenital heart defects overview 00:36 Key risk factors for congenital heart defects 00:58 Blood flow in a healthy heart vs. defects 02:02 Deadly complications and hypoxia in defects 02:38 Top cardiac defects starting with "T" 04:02 Signs and symptoms of hypoxia 06:10 Congestive heart failure in left-to-right defects 08:02 Obstructive defects explained 09:49 Tetralogy of Fallot and its four defects 13:14 Managing hypercyanotic (TET) spells 17:17 Understanding left-to-right blood flow issues 27:19 Key nursing interventions and treatments More Nursing Resources: 🌐 Website: https://rb.gy/3fnpbl 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplenursing.com_/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplenursing 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimpleNursing ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/simplenursing #congenitalheartdefects #pediatrics #cardiacsurgery #nclexprep #nclexrn #nursingstudent #nursingeducation #tetralogyoffallot #nursinginterventions #simplenursing #pediatricnursing #heartdefects #cardiopathophysiology #nclexstudyguide #nursingtips #nursingschool