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?

    <p>Joint pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pulsus paradoxus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Decreased cardiac output</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pulmonary veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Poor gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some common signs and symptoms of heart failure?

    <p>Chest pain, dyspnea, fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Myocardial infarction (MI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Assessing blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pale and cool skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition does Jugular Vein Distention (JVD) indicate?

    <p>Right ventricular failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of Kussmaul Sign?

    <p>Increased jugular venous pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Pulsus Paradoxus defined according to the text?

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

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

    <p>In acute cases isolated to cardiac dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Assessment for sacral edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

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