Heart Failure Interventions and Treatment

What is the primary goal of Acute Heart Failure interventions?

To address the specific causes of acute heart failure

What is a common nursing diagnosis for patients with Heart Failure?

All of the above

What is an essential health education point for patients with Heart Failure?

To take medications strictly as ordered

What is NOT a true statement about Heart Failure?

Heart failure is always caused by a heart attack Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the diet that is recommended for patients with Heart Failure?

DASH diet Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of heart failure?

Renal hypoperfusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of RAAS activation in heart failure?

Fluid retention and vasoconstriction Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial effect of increased cardiac workload on the myocardial muscle and ventricles?

Ventricular hypertrophy and muscle hypertrophy Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of increased preload on stroke volume and contractility according to Starling's law of the heart?

Increased preload leads to increased stroke volume and increased contractility Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of compensatory mechanisms in heart failure?

They maintain circulatory stability Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of renal hypoperfusion in heart failure?

Fluid retention and edema Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP)/NTproBNP in heart failure?

Stretching of Left Ventricles Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of pharmacological treatment in heart failure?

To reduce morbidity and mortality while improving quality of life Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical indication for a 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) in heart failure?

ECG changes due to LV enlargement, Arrhythmia, Myocardial Infarction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for restricting fluid intake in heart failure?

To prevent volume overload Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of administering oxygen in heart failure?

To maintain SpO2 ≥ 90% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for transthoracic echocardiography in heart failure?

Left Ventricular Function; Cardiac chamber structure size, valvular morphology, and function Signup and view all the answers