The Student Is Learning About Atrioventricular Canal Defects (AVCs)

question 5

Multiple Choice

The student is learning about atrioventricular canal defects (AVCs) .Which information stated by the student reflects appropriate understanding of the disease process?

• A) Cyanosis is the cardinal manifestation.
• B) It often occurs in children with Down syndrome.
• C) Prostaglandin is administered preoperatively.
• D) The tricuspid and mitral valves form one opening.
• E) It will usually close on its own without surgery.

---

Definitions:

Territory Size

The specific area occupied and defended by an animal or group of animals, often for the purposes of mating, nesting, and accessing resources.

Food Source

Refers to any substance that provides nutritional support to an organism.

Energy Expended

The quantity of energy used by an organism to perform various activities, including metabolism, movement, and thermoregulation.

Courtship Dance

A series of movements or behaviors performed by some animals as part of mating rituals to attract a mate.