Questions and Answers
What does Class I indicate concerning persons with cardiac disease?
In Class I, ordinary physical activity leads to unnecessary fatigue.
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What does Class II state about persons with cardiac disease?
In Class II, ordinary physical activity results in ______, palpitation, dyspnea, or angina pain.
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How does Class III impact persons with cardiac disease?
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Less than ordinary activity causes fatigue in Class III individuals.
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What is indicated by Class IV regarding physical activity?
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In Class IV, symptoms of heart failure or the angina syndrome may be present even at ______.
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In Class IV, doing any physical activity decreases discomfort.
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Study Notes
New York Heart Association Functional Classification
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Class I
- Patients exhibit cardiac disease but experience no physical activity limitations.
- Ordinary activities do not lead to symptoms such as fatigue, palpitation, dyspnea, or angina.
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Class II
- Patients have cardiac disease with slight physical activity limitations; comfortable at rest.
- Engaging in ordinary physical activities may induce fatigue, palpitation, dyspnea, or angina pain.
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Class III
- Patients experience marked limitations in physical activity due to cardiac disease while feeling comfortable at rest.
- Even less than ordinary activities can trigger symptoms like fatigue, palpitation, dyspnea, or angina pain.
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Class IV
- Patients are unable to engage in any physical activity without experiencing discomfort due to advanced cardiac disease.
- Symptoms of heart failure or angina can manifest even at rest, with discomfort escalating with any physical exertion.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the New York Heart Association Functional Classification system. It covers the definitions and characteristics of each class of cardiac disease, providing a clear understanding of the limitations associated with various levels of physical activity. Prepare to test your knowledge on this important classification method.
