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What is the primary complication associated with heart failure?
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?
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?
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?
What symptom is NOT typically associated with right-sided heart failure?
Which vital sign alteration may be present in a patient with right-sided heart failure?
Which vital sign alteration may be present in a patient with right-sided heart failure?
What may an absent or change in pulse strength indicate during assessment?
What may an absent or change in pulse strength indicate during assessment?
What is the main complication of nearly all forms of heart disease?
What is the main complication of nearly all forms of heart disease?
In left-sided heart failure, where does blood back up due to increased pressure?
In left-sided heart failure, where does blood back up due to increased pressure?
Which condition may lead to cardiogenic pulmonary edema in left-sided heart failure?
Which condition may lead to cardiogenic pulmonary edema in left-sided heart failure?
What are some common signs and symptoms of heart failure?
What are some common signs and symptoms of heart failure?
What is a significant risk factor for the development of left-sided heart failure?
What is a significant risk factor for the development of left-sided heart failure?
Which assessment is recommended for patients with suspected left-sided heart failure?
Which assessment is recommended for patients with suspected left-sided heart failure?
Which of the following skin signs may indicate poor skin signs according to the text?
Which of the following skin signs may indicate poor skin signs according to the text?
What condition does Jugular Vein Distention (JVD) indicate?
What condition does Jugular Vein Distention (JVD) indicate?
What is the result of Kussmaul Sign?
What is the result of Kussmaul Sign?
How is Pulsus Paradoxus defined according to the text?
How is Pulsus Paradoxus defined according to the text?
In what cases do lung sounds present as clear according to the text?
In what cases do lung sounds present as clear according to the text?
What is an important assessment related to cardiac dysfunction mentioned in the text?
What is an important assessment related to cardiac dysfunction mentioned in the text?
