Heart Failure Symptoms Quiz
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What are common early symptoms of left-sided heart failure?

  • Severe chest pain and palpitations
  • Leg swelling and abdominal discomfort
  • Visual disturbances and headache
  • Fatigue and activity intolerance (correct)
  • Which symptom indicates pulmonary vascular congestion in left-sided heart failure?

  • Neck vein distention
  • Liver engorgement
  • Dyspnea (correct)
  • Anorexia
  • How can orthopnea be alleviated in patients with left-sided heart failure?

  • By elevating the head with pillows (correct)
  • By taking deep breaths
  • By lying flat on the back
  • By avoiding physical activity
  • Which of the following is a sign of right-sided heart failure?

    <p>Lower-extremity and sacral edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might cause nausea and anorexia in patients with right-sided heart failure?

    <p>Venous congestion of the GI tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of weight gain and edema in heart failure?

    <p>Fluid retention due to reduced cardiac output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition describes waking up at night due to shortness of breath?

    <p>Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes nocturia in heart failure patients?

    <p>It results from more efficient kidney function during sleep.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to fluid overload during paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea?

    <p>Reabsorption of fluid from dependent body areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical respiratory consequence of severe heart failure?

    <p>Shortness of breath even at rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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