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Which intervention is appropriate for patients in Class II heart failure?

Regular exercise
Fluid restriction
Heart transplant
ACE inhibitor or ARB and beta-adrenergic blocker (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a recommended intervention for Class IV heart failure patients?

Modification of physical activity only (correct)
Continuous infusion of IV heart pump medication
Palliative or hospice care
Surgical options such as heart transplant

What is a potential addition to the medication regimen for patients in Class III heart failure?

ACE inhibitor only
Regular aerobic exercise
Aldosterone inhibitor (diuretic) (correct)
Smoking cessation

What is a characteristic of patients in Class I heart failure?

Comfortable with normal physical activity (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which lifestyle change should be considered for all classes of heart failure patients?

Cessation of smoking (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes patients in Class III heart failure from those in Class II heart failure?

Patients may develop shortness of breath from less than normal activities. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which intervention is primarily associated with Class IV heart failure patients?

Possible heart transplant or continuous infusion of IV heart pump medication. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What common characteristic is shared among patients in Classes I, II, and III heart failure?

Discontinuation of alcohol or illegal drug use. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What intervention is specific to patients in Class II heart failure?

Comfortable with some limitations due to symptoms on exertion. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which dietary change is primarily recommended for patients in Class III heart failure?

Fluid restriction as needed. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Cardiac Insufficiency Stages

A classification system for heart failure, based on the patient's limitations in physical activity and associated symptoms.

Stage I (mild) Heart Failure

Characterized by no limitation in physical activity and no shortness of breath during normal activity.

Stage II (mild) Heart Failure

Some physical limitations due to fatigue, shortness of breath, or palpitations, but comfortable at rest.

Stage IV (severe) Heart Failure

Any physical activity causes discomfort; symptoms of cardiac insufficiency are present even at rest.

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Stage III (moderate) Heart Failure

Increased physical limitations; less than normal activity leads to fatigue, shortness of breath, or palpitations, but comfortable at rest.

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Stage I Heart Failure

No limitations in physical activity; no shortness of breath during normal activity.

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Stage II Heart Failure

Some limitations in physical activity due to fatigue, shortness of breath, or palpitations; comfortable at rest.

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Stage III Heart Failure

Increased physical limitations; less than normal activity leads to fatigue, shortness of breath, or palpitations, but comfortable at rest.

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Questions and Answers

Which intervention is appropriate for patients in Class II heart failure?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended intervention for Class IV heart failure patients?

What is a potential addition to the medication regimen for patients in Class III heart failure?

What is a characteristic of patients in Class I heart failure?

Which lifestyle change should be considered for all classes of heart failure patients?

What distinguishes patients in Class III heart failure from those in Class II heart failure?

Which intervention is primarily associated with Class IV heart failure patients?

What common characteristic is shared among patients in Classes I, II, and III heart failure?

What intervention is specific to patients in Class II heart failure?

Which dietary change is primarily recommended for patients in Class III heart failure?

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Cardiac Insufficiency Stages

Stage I (mild) Heart Failure

Stage II (mild) Heart Failure

Stage IV (severe) Heart Failure

Stage III (moderate) Heart Failure

Stage I Heart Failure

Stage II Heart Failure

Stage III Heart Failure

Stage IV Heart Failure

Treatment for Stage II Heart Failure

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