Medical Surgical Nursing Presentation on Heart Failure
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What is the primary role of an electrocardiogram (ECG)?

  • To visualize blood flow
  • To monitor heart's electrical activities (correct)
  • To evaluate kidney function
  • To measure ventricular ejection fraction
  • What type of heart failure is characterized by the left ventricle's inability to relax?

  • Diastolic heart failure (correct)
  • Right-sided heart failure
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Systolic heart failure
  • What is the purpose of a BNP blood test?

  • To evaluate thyroid function
  • To check for anemia
  • To measure cholesterol levels
  • To assess heart failure (correct)
  • In congestive heart failure, what effect do beta blockers have on the heart?

    <p>Improve the heart's pumping ability and decrease the workload (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging technique is used to visualize blood flow around the heart and blood vessels?

    <p>Cardiac catheterization with angiography (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lifestyle change is recommended to manage congestive heart failure?

    <p>Regular physical activity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom is specifically mentioned as occurring in Stage C of congestive heart failure?

    <p>Nausea (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of assessing ejection fraction in cardiac diagnostics?

    <p>To measure how well ventricles pump blood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is characteristic of left-sided heart failure?

    <p>Shortness of breath with activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What diagnostic evaluation method for congestive heart failure involves asking about the patient's family history?

    <p>Patient history (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is right-sided heart failure often seen after left-sided heart failure?

    <p>As a result of the return of blood into the right ventricle from the pulmonary trunk (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition leads to poor tissue perfusion due to ineffective blood pumping by the heart?

    <p>Cardiomyopathy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes systolic heart failure from diastolic heart failure?

    <p>Systolic is when left ventricle cannot fully contract; diastolic is when it cannot relax. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT associated with right-sided heart failure?

    <p>Shortness of breath, especially when lying flat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of congestive heart failure involves symptoms that interfere with daily life functions?

    <p>Stage D (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers compensatory activation of neurohormonal systems in heart failure?

    <p>Reduced cardiac output (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication type can help lower blood pressure in congestive heart failure management?

    <p>RAAS inhibitors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of pharmacological interventions in managing congestive heart failure?

    <p>Improve heart's pumping ability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the heart in the human body?

    <p>Left of the center (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many chambers does the heart have?

    <p>Four chambers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the coronary arteries supply to the heart muscle?

    <p>Oxygen and nutrients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the cardiac cycle involves relaxation of the heart muscles?

    <p>Diastole (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in heart failure?

    <p>The heart can't pump enough blood for the body's needs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What regulates blood flow to ensure unidirectional circulation in the heart?

    <p>The heart valves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of aneurysm repair?

    <p>To repair a weak section of the artery or heart wall (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)?

    <p>To regulate heart rhythms through electrical stimulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of keeping the patient on fowler's position in nursing care of congestive heart failure patients?

    <p>To maintain skin integrity and prevent pressure ulcers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which procedure involves the insertion of an artificial or biological valve made from pigs, cows, or human heart tissue?

    <p>Heart valve repair or replacement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to frequently assess and monitor symptoms in patients with congestive heart failure?

    <p>To ensure timely intervention and management of worsening condition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is part of the general nursing care for patients with congestive heart failure?

    <p>Encouraging active and passive exercises (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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