HF quiz

A patient with chronic heart failure and atrial fibrillation is treated with low-dose digitalis and a loop diuretic. What does the nurse need to do to prevent complications of this drug combination?(select all that apply)

• monitor serum potassium levels

• Teach the patient how to take pulse rate

• withhold digitalis if pulse rhythm is irregular

• keep and accurate measure of intake and output

True or False: Patients with left-sided diastolic dysfunction heart failure usually have a normal ejection fraction

• True

• False

Which of the following is a late sign of heart failure?*
A. Shortness of breath
B. Orthopnea
C. Edema
D. Frothy-blood tinged sputum

• A. Shortness of breath

• B. Orthopnea

• C. Edema

• D. Frothy-blood tinged sputum

A patient with left-sided heart failure is having difficulty breathing. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention?*
A. Encourage the patient to cough and deep breathe.
B. Place the patient in Semi-Fowler's position.
C. Assist the patient into High Fowler's position.
D. Perform chest percussion therapy.

• Encourage the patient to cough and deep breathe

• Place the patient in Semi-Fowler's position

• Assist the patient into High Fowler's position

• Perform chest percussion therapy

Which of the following is a common side effect of Spironolactone?*

• Renal failure

• Hyperkalemia

• Hypokalemia

• Dry cough

Which of the following is a common symptom of heart failure?

• Hypertension

• Bradycardia

• Shortness of breath

• Dry skin

Which of the following lifestyle changes is NOT recommended for managing hypertension?

• Increasing salt intake

• Regular physical activity

• Weight loss

• Limiting alcohol consumption