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EMS 60: Right-Sided Heart Failure and Chest Pain Assessment

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EMS 60: Right-Sided Heart Failure and Chest Pain Assessment

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What is the primary complication associated with heart failure?

Increase in venous return

Increase in cardiac output

Normal cardiac output

Decrease in cardiac output (correct)

In right-sided heart failure, where does blood back up due to congestion?

Coronary sinus

Pulmonary artery

Venae cava (correct)

Aorta

Which of the following is a common risk factor for right-sided heart failure?

Gastric ulcers

Kidney stones

Pulmonary embolism (correct)

Hypothyroidism

What symptom is NOT typically associated with right-sided heart failure?

Joint pain Signup and view all the answers

Which vital sign alteration may be present in a patient with right-sided heart failure?

Tachycardia Signup and view all the answers

What may an absent or change in pulse strength indicate during assessment?

Pulsus paradoxus Signup and view all the answers

What is the main complication of nearly all forms of heart disease?

Decreased cardiac output Signup and view all the answers

In left-sided heart failure, where does blood back up due to increased pressure?

Pulmonary veins Signup and view all the answers

Which condition may lead to cardiogenic pulmonary edema in left-sided heart failure?

Poor gas exchange Signup and view all the answers

What are some common signs and symptoms of heart failure?

Chest pain, dyspnea, fatigue Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant risk factor for the development of left-sided heart failure?

Myocardial infarction (MI) Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment is recommended for patients with suspected left-sided heart failure?

Assessing blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following skin signs may indicate poor skin signs according to the text?

Pale and cool skin Signup and view all the answers

What condition does Jugular Vein Distention (JVD) indicate?

Right ventricular failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of Kussmaul Sign?

Increased jugular venous pressure Signup and view all the answers

How is Pulsus Paradoxus defined according to the text?

Difference of more than 10 mmHg between systolic BP during inhalation and expiration Signup and view all the answers

In what cases do lung sounds present as clear according to the text?

In acute cases isolated to cardiac dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

What is an important assessment related to cardiac dysfunction mentioned in the text?

Assessment for sacral edema Signup and view all the answers