Heart Failure Nurse RN Quiz Latest Update Graded A+

Heart Failure Nurse RN Quiz Latest Update Graded A+ Which of the following patients are MOST at risk for developing heart failure? -A 69 year old male with a history of alcohol abuse and is recovering from a myocardial infarction -A 30 year old male with a history of endocarditis and has severe mitral stenosis -A 58 year old female with uncontrolled hypertension and is being treated for influenza -Risk factor for heart failure mnemonic FAILURE: faulty heart valves, arrhythmias, infarction, lineage, uncontrolled hypertension, recreational drug use, evaders (influenza) A patient is being discharged home after hospitalization of left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Which statement is NOT correct about this condition? This type of heart failure can build up pressure in the hepatic veins and cause them to become congested with fluid which leads to peripheral edema (not correct) -This describes right-sided heart failure Which of the following are NOT typical signs and symptoms of right-sided heart failure? SATA -persistent cough -crackles -orthopnea *these are s/s of LEFT sided heart failure Expected findings of left-sided systolic dysfunction heart failure? -Echocardiogram shows an ejection fraction of 38% -Patient has frequent episodes of nocturnal paroxysmal dyspnea ejection fraction measurement of the volume percentage of left ventricular contents ejected with each contraction normal ejection fraction 55-70% True or False Patients with left sided diastolic dysfunction heart failure usually have a normal ejection fraction True -however, their SYSTOLIC dysfunction is the main issue because it doesn't CONTRACT efficiently Which of the following statements made by a patient with heart failure indicates the patient may be experiencing heart failure exacerbation? -I've noticed that I've gained 6 pounds in one week -While I sleep, I have to prop myself up with a pillow so I can breathe Which of the following patients are most are at MOST