HEART FAILURE PROFESSIONAL TEST BANK 2026 VALIDATED QUESTIONS RELIABLE ANSWERS

HEART FAILURE PROFESSIONAL TEST
BANK 2026 VALIDATED QUESTIONS
RELIABLE ANSWERS

● Heart failure should be co-managed with a cardiologist. T/F? Answer:
True


● Heart failure is progressive. T/F? Answer: True


● What is the role of the NP with heart failure patients? Answer: Initial
diagnosis, monitoring, and follow up


● Heart failure is most common in what patient population? Answer:
African American
Women


● Incidence of HF increases with what? Answer: Age


● Risk factors for HF Answer: Substance abuse
Heart defects
HTN
DM

, Obesity


● Signs of HF Answer: Dyspnea (activity intolerance)
Orthopnea (sleeping on many pillows)
Chronic cough
Edema
Fatigue


● Physical Exam findings HF Answer: JVD
Carotid bruits
Extra heart sound
Displaced PMI
Crackles
Peripheral Edema


● Diagnostics HF Answer: BNP **
EKG **
CXR**
Echocardiogram**
CBC/CMP
Fasting lipids
TSH