Heart Failure Quiz

What is heart failure characterized by?

• Decreased heart structure or function

• Increased heart rate

• Increased blood pressure

• Improved blood circulation

What does 'preload' refer to in heart function?

• The heart rate

• The resistance the heart must overcome

• The pressure in the arteries

• The volume of blood in the ventricles before contraction

Which mechanism is activated in heart failure?

• Increased blood flow to the heart

• Sympathetic nervous system activation

• Increased oxygen supply

• Decreased heart rate

What is a consequence of heart failure?

• Increased blood volume

• Improved oxygenation

• Decreased cardiac output

• Increased cardiac output

What does LVEF stand for?

• Lateral Vascular Ejection Fraction

• Left Ventricle End Function

• Lateral Ventricular Ejection Function

• Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction

Which of the following is a cause of right heart failure?

• Coronary artery disease

• Chronic lung disease

• Hypertension

• Myocardial infarction

What is a common symptom of heart failure?

• Improved exercise tolerance

• Weight gain

• Shortness of breath

• Increased energy levels

What does 'afterload' refer to?

• The amount of oxygen in the blood

• The heart rate

• The pressure the heart must work against to eject blood

• The volume of blood in the heart

Which of the following is NOT a type of heart failure?

• Chronic heart failure

• Total heart failure

• Right heart failure

• Left heart failure

What is a common treatment for heart failure?

• Increased fluid intake

• Increased physical activity

• High-salt diet

• Diuretics