NURS 2502: Exam 3 - Heart Failure 2026
Questions and Answers
What is heart failure? - Correct answer-The inability of the heart to supply
sufficient blood flow to meet the body's needs.
What does the term 'heart failure' encompass? - Correct answer-It replaces the old
term 'CHF' and includes all types and classifications of heart failure.
What are the two main types of heart failure? - Correct answer-Systolic heart
failure (impaired contractility) and diastolic heart failure (impaired filling).
What is preserved ejection fraction (EF) associated with? - Correct answer-
Diastolic heart failure, where the EF is normal.
What is reduced ejection fraction (EF) associated with? - Correct answer-Systolic
heart failure, where the EF is less than 40%.
List some common causes of heart failure. - Correct answer-Coronary artery
disease, hypertension, valve disease, cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, lung disease,
dysrhythmias, and chronic disease states.
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Questions and Answers
What is heart failure? - Correct answer-The inability of the heart to supply
sufficient blood flow to meet the body's needs.
What does the term 'heart failure' encompass? - Correct answer-It replaces the old
term 'CHF' and includes all types and classifications of heart failure.
What are the two main types of heart failure? - Correct answer-Systolic heart
failure (impaired contractility) and diastolic heart failure (impaired filling).
What is preserved ejection fraction (EF) associated with? - Correct answer-
Diastolic heart failure, where the EF is normal.
What is reduced ejection fraction (EF) associated with? - Correct answer-Systolic
heart failure, where the EF is less than 40%.
List some common causes of heart failure. - Correct answer-Coronary artery
disease, hypertension, valve disease, cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, lung disease,
dysrhythmias, and chronic disease states.
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