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

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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.

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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

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