NURS 1200 Unit Test 1 questions with correct answers
Hypertension is a major risk factor for (Name 4) Correct Answer.-CAD,
HF, Stroke, and Renal Failure
What population is at greatest risk for developing heart disease? Correct
Answer.-African Americans
What is the treatment for end stage heart failure? Correct Answer.-There
is no treatment, only effective surgical option is a heart transplant.
A client in this stage of heart failure will have no limitations with
physical activity & physical activity will not induce SOB. Correct
Answer.-Stage 1 (mild)
Name 5 manifestations of right sided heart failure. Correct Answer.-
Peripheral edema, anorexia, nausea, right upp quadrant pain, & JVDs
This med increases the strength of myocardial contractions by increasing
the intracellular calcium concentrations. Increased force of contractions
enables the heart to empty more completely, increases CO and SV, and
increases renal perfusion. Correct Answer.-Digitalis, Digoxin, Cardiac
Glycosides
In this stage of heart failure, the patient will need to monitor weight,
restrict sodium, restrict fluids as ordered, and will likely be prescribed a
, diuretic, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and beta-blockers. Correct Answer.-Stage
III (moderate) will include recommended treatment options for stages I,
II, and III
In this stage of heart failure, the patient experiences increased physical
limitations, but is still comfortable at rest. Correct Answer.-Stage III
(moderate)
Name 5 manifestations of left sided heart failure. Correct Answer.-
Fatigue, activity intolerance, dizziness, syncope, dyspnea, SOB, caugh,
orthopnea, cyanosis, inspiratory crackles, wheezes, S3 gallop
Accumulation of fluid of peritoneal cavity Correct Answer.-Ascites
This type of medication ends in -lol Correct Answer.-Beta Blockers
These meds act on different parts of the kidney to inhibit reabsorption of
sodium & water & promote their excretion (some even inhibit
reabsorption of potassium & promote potassium excretion. Correct
Answer.-Diuretics
What can occur with prolonged right sided heart failure? Correct Answer.-
Liver function (identified with increased LFTs)
A disease of the mycardium is called cardiomyopathy. What are the
three types of cardiomyopathy? Correct Answer.-Dilated, Hypertrophic,
Restrictive
Hypertension is a major risk factor for (Name 4) Correct Answer.-CAD,
HF, Stroke, and Renal Failure
What population is at greatest risk for developing heart disease? Correct
Answer.-African Americans
What is the treatment for end stage heart failure? Correct Answer.-There
is no treatment, only effective surgical option is a heart transplant.
A client in this stage of heart failure will have no limitations with
physical activity & physical activity will not induce SOB. Correct
Answer.-Stage 1 (mild)
Name 5 manifestations of right sided heart failure. Correct Answer.-
Peripheral edema, anorexia, nausea, right upp quadrant pain, & JVDs
This med increases the strength of myocardial contractions by increasing
the intracellular calcium concentrations. Increased force of contractions
enables the heart to empty more completely, increases CO and SV, and
increases renal perfusion. Correct Answer.-Digitalis, Digoxin, Cardiac
Glycosides
In this stage of heart failure, the patient will need to monitor weight,
restrict sodium, restrict fluids as ordered, and will likely be prescribed a
, diuretic, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and beta-blockers. Correct Answer.-Stage
III (moderate) will include recommended treatment options for stages I,
II, and III
In this stage of heart failure, the patient experiences increased physical
limitations, but is still comfortable at rest. Correct Answer.-Stage III
(moderate)
Name 5 manifestations of left sided heart failure. Correct Answer.-
Fatigue, activity intolerance, dizziness, syncope, dyspnea, SOB, caugh,
orthopnea, cyanosis, inspiratory crackles, wheezes, S3 gallop
Accumulation of fluid of peritoneal cavity Correct Answer.-Ascites
This type of medication ends in -lol Correct Answer.-Beta Blockers
These meds act on different parts of the kidney to inhibit reabsorption of
sodium & water & promote their excretion (some even inhibit
reabsorption of potassium & promote potassium excretion. Correct
Answer.-Diuretics
What can occur with prolonged right sided heart failure? Correct Answer.-
Liver function (identified with increased LFTs)
A disease of the mycardium is called cardiomyopathy. What are the
three types of cardiomyopathy? Correct Answer.-Dilated, Hypertrophic,
Restrictive
