Heart Failure Pre/Post Quiz

What is Heart Failure?

• heart attack

• the heart stops beating

• the heart has the inability to pump enough blood to meet the body's oxygen or nutrients needs

• the heart fills with blood but it unable to pump any blood to the lungs or body

What causes Heart Failure?

• Chronic Hypertension

• Dysrhythmias

• Heart Attack

• All of the above

What is a common sign of left sided heart failure?

• chest pain

• Pink frothy sputum

• Ascites

• Weight gain

How can you diagnose Heart Failure?

• White Blood Cell count

• CT Scan

• Echocardiogram

• MRI

Which side usually weakens first in heart failure?

• right side

• left side

• both sides weaken at the same time

What are some nursing interventions for heart failure?

• High fowlers position

• Fluid restrictions

• High sodium diet

• Oxygen