Heart Failure Quiz

What is the primary connection of the left side of the heart?

• Lymphatic circulation

• Systemic circulation

• Venous circulation

• Pulmonary circulation

Which symptom is NOT associated with right-sided heart failure?

• Jugular venous distention

• Hepatomegaly

• Pulmonary edema

• Swelling in the legs

What does the 'S' in the mnemonic 'SWELLING' stand for in right-sided heart failure?

• Shortness of breath

• Systolic dysfunction

• Swelling in the legs, feet, and abdomen

• Sudden weight gain

Which of the following is a common cause of right-sided heart failure?

• Hypertension

• Diabetes

• Left-sided heart failure

• Coronary artery disease

What is the main goal of the left side of the heart?

• Pump blood into arterial circulation

• Pump blood into venous circulation

• Pump blood into lymphatic circulation

• Pump blood into coronary circulation

Which type of heart failure is associated with a reduced ejection fraction?

• Systolic heart failure

• Right-sided heart failure

• Diastolic heart failure

• Congestive heart failure

What does the 'D' in the mnemonic 'DROWNING' stand for in left-sided heart failure?

• Dizziness

• Diastolic dysfunction

• Decreased heart rate

• Difficulty breathing

Which symptom is a warning sign that left-sided heart failure is worsening?

• Weight loss

• Decreased heart rate

• Increased appetite

• Nocturnal paroxysmal dyspnea

What is the normal range for ejection fraction in a healthy heart?

• 50% or greater

• 60% or greater

• 30% or greater

• 40% or greater

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of left-sided heart failure?

• Orthopnea

• Crackles in the lungs

• Nagging cough

• Jugular venous distention