Heart Failure and Cardiac problems

What would the nurse do for this patient's legs?

• Elevate them

• Administer diuretics

• Decrease sodium intake

• All of the above

What are signs of digoxin toxicity?

• Vertigo and diarrhea

• Abdominal cramping and yellow/ green vision

• Muscle cramping and vomiting

• Bronchospasms and angioedema

What rhythm is this?

• atrial flutter

• sinus rhythm

• sinus tachycardia

• atrial fibrillation

Nitroglycerin should be given to a patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy experiencing chest pain

• True

• False

• I'm not sure

• I need more information

A patient with shortness of breath comes to the ER. Which diagnostic test could determine if the SOB was related to heart failure?

• BNP

• Troponin

• ABG's

• Electrolytes

Which symptom is usually NOT seen in left-sided heart failure?

• Pleural effusion

• Dyspnea

• Jugular vein distension

• Confusion

What should the nurse include in the teaching about heart failure?

• Restrict sodium to 6 grams daily

• Sleep with 2-3 pillows

• Only take your diuretic when you have symptoms

• Weigh yourself daily

Which patient is at most risk for dilated cardiomyopathy?

• Patient with alcoholism

• Current smoker

• Obesity

• History of sarcoidosis

All patients with heart failure should be prescribed what type of medication?

• Cardiac glycoside

• Vasodilator

• Beta blocker

• Nitrate

What rhythm is this?

• V tach

• V fib

• A- flutter

• SVT