RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1664 of 2368

Which statement about heart murmurs in a newborn is correct?

  1. A murmur always means that the newborn has a valve disorder
  2. A murmur is not heard until after the first month of life
  3. A murmur may be heard in the first days until the ductus closes
  4. A murmur always means the foramen ovale has failed to close
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Correct answer: A murmur may be heard in the first days until the ductus closes

A murmur can be heard in the first few days of life, until the ductus arteriosus closes.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Cardiovascular Assessment: Objective Assessment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026