Read the Following Excerpt from a Patient's Health Record: History

question 34

Multiple Choice

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: History of Present Illness:
Sharon's symptoms were consistent with congestive heart failure. It was decided to surgically correct her VSD. She underwent a sternotomy and atriotomy for patch placement in the ventricular septum to correct her VSD. This was performed with cardiopulmonary bypass under the guidance of a perfusionist. Sharon tolerated the procedure well and is now being admitted for postoperative observation and care.
According to this patient's medical history, which of the following statements is NOT true?

• A) As part of the surgery, the surgeon made an incision in Sharon's sternum and the upper chamber of her heart.
• B) Sharon had symptoms that are consistent with heart failure characterized by the heart cavity being unable to pump all the blood out of itself.
• C) Sharon has a congenital heart defect.
• D) Sharon has a surgery to bypass an artery in the heart.
• E) Sharon's symptoms were consistent with CHF.