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?

Lower-extremity and sacral edema (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Venous congestion of the GI tract (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Fluid retention due to reduced cardiac output (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes nocturia in heart failure patients?

It results from more efficient kidney function during sleep. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to fluid overload during paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea?

Reabsorption of fluid from dependent body areas (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical respiratory consequence of severe heart failure?

Shortness of breath even at rest (D) Signup and view all the answers

Left-sided heart failure early symptoms

General and non-specific, including fatigue, activity intolerance, and later, dizziness/syncope. Respiratory symptoms like dyspnea and dry cough also occur.

Left-sided heart failure orthopnea

Shortness of breath when lying down, due to fluid buildup in the lungs.

Right-sided heart failure symptoms

Impact the venous system, causing swelling (edema) in the legs/sacrum, neck vein distension, and GI upset (nausea/anorexia).