Understanding Right-Sided Heart Failure

What is the primary function of the right side of the heart?

• To pump oxygenated blood to the body

• To pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs

• To pump blood to the brain

• To pump blood to the kidneys

Which symptom is commonly associated with forward failure in right-sided heart failure?

• Coughing and wheezing

• Tiredness and weakness

• Increased urination at night

• Swelling in the ankles

What causes palpitations in right-sided heart failure?

• Fluid buildup in the lungs

• The heart beating harder and faster to compensate for low oxygen

• Decreased blood flow to the kidneys

• Increased blood flow to the brain

Where does fluid typically build up in backward failure of right-sided heart failure?

• In the lungs

• In the stomach

• In the brain

• In the lower extremities and neck veins

What change in urination patterns might occur with right-sided heart failure?

• Increased urination during the day

• No change in urination

• Increased urination at night

• Decreased urination during the day