PN 140 TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

The healthcare provider is educating a group of senior residents about the risk
factors for heart failure. Which of these factors will the healthcare provider use
into the teaching?
Select all answers that apply.

A

History of preeclampsia.

B

Hypertension

C

Sleep apnea

D

Obesity

E

Increased high-density lipoproteins (HDL).

F

High sodium consumption - ANSWER A, B, C, D, F

,A patient with heart failure has been prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin). Which of
the following will the healthcare provider mention while teaching the patient
about this medication?

Select all answers that apply.




A

"Call our office if you experience nausea or lack of appetite."




B

"You should keep a record of your daily weights."




C

"Report any visual changes to our office immediately."




D

"Increase dietary sodium to maintain your fluid balance."




E

"If your pulse is less than 60 beats per minute, do not take the medication."

, F

"If you miss a dose, you should double the dose next time." - ANSWER A, B,
C, and E




An angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor is being administered to a
patient with heart failure. Which of the following describe how an ACE
inhibitor can help a patient with heart failure?

Select all answers that apply.




A

Reduces heart workload.




B

Increases the peripheral vascular resistance.




C

Reduces cardiac remodeling.




D

Reduces cardiac preload.