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What type of heart failure is characterized by inadequate left ventricle output and inadequate tissue perfusion?
What type of heart failure is characterized by inadequate left ventricle output and inadequate tissue perfusion?
- Diastolic heart failure (correct)
- Systolic heart failure
- Right-sided heart failure
- Ischemic heart failure
Which factor is a risk factor for both left-sided and right-sided heart failure?
Which factor is a risk factor for both left-sided and right-sided heart failure?
- Angina
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Hypertension (correct)
- Myocardial infarction
What is the ejection fraction in systolic heart failure?
What is the ejection fraction in systolic heart failure?
- 30%
- Above 60%
- 50%
- Below 40% (correct)
Which condition is NOT a risk factor for right-sided heart failure?
Which condition is NOT a risk factor for right-sided heart failure?
What happens in left-sided heart failure due to diastolic dysfunction?
What happens in left-sided heart failure due to diastolic dysfunction?
What is the normal range for left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)?
What is the normal range for left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)?
Which medication should be withheld if the patient's apical pulse is less than 60 bpm?
Which medication should be withheld if the patient's apical pulse is less than 60 bpm?
What does a BNP level greater than 300 pg/ml indicate?
What does a BNP level greater than 300 pg/ml indicate?
Which manifestation is associated with right-sided heart failure?
Which manifestation is associated with right-sided heart failure?
What is a life-threatening emergency complication characterized by anxiety, tachycardia, and respiratory distress?
What is a life-threatening emergency complication characterized by anxiety, tachycardia, and respiratory distress?
Which diagnostic tool is used to measure systolic and diastolic functioning of the heart?
Which diagnostic tool is used to measure systolic and diastolic functioning of the heart?
