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What is a common sign of right-sided heart failure related to venous pressure?
What is a common sign of right-sided heart failure related to venous pressure?
- Decreased jugular vein distention
- Decreased liver size
- Weight loss
- Ascites (correct)
Which symptom of right-sided heart failure worsens with prolonged standing or sitting?
Which symptom of right-sided heart failure worsens with prolonged standing or sitting?
- Edema (correct)
- Anorexia
- Ascites
- Hepatomegaly
What is a preventive measure recommended for individuals with right-sided heart failure during labor?
What is a preventive measure recommended for individuals with right-sided heart failure during labor?
- Initiating oxygen administration and frequent ABG assessments
- Insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter to monitor pulmonary pressure (correct)
- Administration of low molecular-weight heparin subcutaneously
- Undergoing deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis
What education is crucial for patients prescribed low molecular-weight heparin subcutaneously?
What education is crucial for patients prescribed low molecular-weight heparin subcutaneously?
What is a potential consequence of pressure build-up in the liver in right-sided heart failure?
What is a potential consequence of pressure build-up in the liver in right-sided heart failure?
Which condition may develop in individuals planning for pregnancy with right-sided heart failure?
Which condition may develop in individuals planning for pregnancy with right-sided heart failure?
What is a common assessment finding in pregnant women with cardiac disease?
What is a common assessment finding in pregnant women with cardiac disease?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with cardiac disease in pregnant women?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with cardiac disease in pregnant women?
What is a treatment option for pregnant women with cardiac disease to reduce the risk of thromboembolism?
What is a treatment option for pregnant women with cardiac disease to reduce the risk of thromboembolism?
What is a potential complication for infants born to women with severe heart disease?
What is a potential complication for infants born to women with severe heart disease?
Why are women advised against becoming pregnant with an artificial valve prosthesis?
Why are women advised against becoming pregnant with an artificial valve prosthesis?
Which age group is at the highest risk for Venous Thromboembolic Disease?
Which age group is at the highest risk for Venous Thromboembolic Disease?
What is a common preventive measure for Thrombophlebitis?
What is a common preventive measure for Thrombophlebitis?
Which symptom is associated with Pulmonary Embolus?
Which symptom is associated with Pulmonary Embolus?
What causes blood coagulation related to the development of Venous Thromboembolic Disease?
What causes blood coagulation related to the development of Venous Thromboembolic Disease?
Which condition is NOT included in a pregnant patient with left-sided heart failure?
Which condition is NOT included in a pregnant patient with left-sided heart failure?
When does true anemia typically occur during pregnancy?
When does true anemia typically occur during pregnancy?
What is the Drug of choice for a pregnant woman when the oxygen and nutritional requirements of her cells or those of the fetus cannot be met?
What is the Drug of choice for a pregnant woman when the oxygen and nutritional requirements of her cells or those of the fetus cannot be met?
Which heart condition is NOT classified under Class I for 30-32 weeks of pregnancy?
Which heart condition is NOT classified under Class I for 30-32 weeks of pregnancy?
Which heart condition is considered Severely Compromised during pregnancy?
Which heart condition is considered Severely Compromised during pregnancy?
What is the chief danger of thrombophlebitis?
What is the chief danger of thrombophlebitis?
What type of heart failure includes mitral stenosis, mitral insufficiency, and aortic coarctation?
What type of heart failure includes mitral stenosis, mitral insufficiency, and aortic coarctation?
Why are women with Class IV heart disease usually advised to avoid pregnancy?
Why are women with Class IV heart disease usually advised to avoid pregnancy?
What is the purpose of Sodium Warfarin (Coumadin) in pregnancy?
What is the purpose of Sodium Warfarin (Coumadin) in pregnancy?
Which type of medications are commonly used for congenital heart anomalies during pregnancy?
Which type of medications are commonly used for congenital heart anomalies during pregnancy?
What category is LMWH (Low Molecular Weight Heparin) considered in terms of pregnancy?
What category is LMWH (Low Molecular Weight Heparin) considered in terms of pregnancy?
How is subclinical bleeding from continuous anticoagulant therapy likely to affect pregnancy?
How is subclinical bleeding from continuous anticoagulant therapy likely to affect pregnancy?
What is the main purpose of IV Heparin administration for thrombus management?
What is the main purpose of IV Heparin administration for thrombus management?
How does chronic hypertensive vascular disease impact pregnancy?
How does chronic hypertensive vascular disease impact pregnancy?
