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What can cause Left-Sided Heart Failure?

Chronic Hypertension

Myocardial Infarction

Dysrhythmias (Atrial Fibrillation)

All of the above (correct)

What is a major cause of Right-Sided Heart Failure?

Echocardiography

Coronary Artery Disease

Left-Sided Heart Failure (correct)

Chest X-Ray

What are the signs and symptoms of Left-Sided Heart Failure?

Pulmonary Crackles &/or wheezing (correct)

Weight Gain

Tachycardia

Anorexia, Nausea, Pain

What does an Echocardiography determine?

Ejection fraction Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of an inefficient left ventricle pump?

Blood backs up into the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is a diagnostic test to monitor the progression of CHF?

Brain Natriuretic Peptide Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of Right-Sided Heart Failure due to fluid overload?

Dependent peripheral edema Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of decreased blood pumped to the body in Left-Sided Heart Failure?

Systemic Cyanosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of chronic hypertension on the heart?

Increased resistance, heart must work harder to maintain cardiac output Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of decreased cardiac output from dysrhythmia?

Causes the heart to work harder Signup and view all the answers

What can a chest X-Ray show in relation to heart failure?

Size of heart Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of systemic cyanosis in Left-Sided Heart Failure?

Bluish discoloration of the skin Signup and view all the answers