ICHS Med surge term 1211-H Week 1 chapter 1
questions with verified answers
Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF Ans✓✓✓ Can manifest as pulmonary
edema
Life-threatening situation - alveoli fill with fluid
Most commonly associated with left-sided HF
arterial insufficiency Ans✓✓✓ Feet are always cold, legs hurt when walking about
a block
BiCarbonate level or HCO Ans✓✓✓ Normal Value is 21-28 mEq
Cell differentiation Ans✓✓✓ refers to the process of the cell becoming
specialized to accomplish a specific task.
Cell replication Ans✓✓✓ refers to making a copy of a specific cell
cellular regulation Ans✓✓✓ is the process to control cellular growth, replication,
and differentiation to maintain homeostasis
CHF ADDITIONAL CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS Ans✓✓✓ Edema
Dependent, liver, abdominal cavity, lungs
Edema may be pitting in nature
Sudden weight gain of >3 lb (1.4 kg) in 2 days may Indicate ADHF, an exacerbation
of chronic HF
NOCTURIA
, CHF CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS Ans✓✓✓ Fatigue
Dyspnea
Orthopnea
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Tachycardia
Chronic Heart Failure Ans✓✓✓ Dependent on age, underlying type and extent of
heart disease, and which ventricle is affected
Chronic Heart Failure FACES: Ans✓✓✓ Fatigue
Limitation of Activities
Chest congestion/cough
Edema
Shortness of breath
Common risk factors for impaired cellular regulation Ans✓✓✓ Older age 55+,
Smoking
poor nutrition
physical inactivity
Environmental pollutants
radiation
selected medications
genetic predisposition or risk.
questions with verified answers
Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF Ans✓✓✓ Can manifest as pulmonary
edema
Life-threatening situation - alveoli fill with fluid
Most commonly associated with left-sided HF
arterial insufficiency Ans✓✓✓ Feet are always cold, legs hurt when walking about
a block
BiCarbonate level or HCO Ans✓✓✓ Normal Value is 21-28 mEq
Cell differentiation Ans✓✓✓ refers to the process of the cell becoming
specialized to accomplish a specific task.
Cell replication Ans✓✓✓ refers to making a copy of a specific cell
cellular regulation Ans✓✓✓ is the process to control cellular growth, replication,
and differentiation to maintain homeostasis
CHF ADDITIONAL CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS Ans✓✓✓ Edema
Dependent, liver, abdominal cavity, lungs
Edema may be pitting in nature
Sudden weight gain of >3 lb (1.4 kg) in 2 days may Indicate ADHF, an exacerbation
of chronic HF
NOCTURIA
, CHF CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS Ans✓✓✓ Fatigue
Dyspnea
Orthopnea
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Tachycardia
Chronic Heart Failure Ans✓✓✓ Dependent on age, underlying type and extent of
heart disease, and which ventricle is affected
Chronic Heart Failure FACES: Ans✓✓✓ Fatigue
Limitation of Activities
Chest congestion/cough
Edema
Shortness of breath
Common risk factors for impaired cellular regulation Ans✓✓✓ Older age 55+,
Smoking
poor nutrition
physical inactivity
Environmental pollutants
radiation
selected medications
genetic predisposition or risk.
