#1
Which medication is commonly used as a first-line treatment for heart failure?
Warfarin
Metoprolol
Lisinopril
Insulin
#2
What is a key nursing intervention for a patient with heart failure exacerbation?
Encouraging bed rest
Limiting fluid intake
Administering a diuretic
Increasing sodium intake
#3
Which symptom is commonly associated with right-sided heart failure?
Peripheral edema
Dyspnea
Orthopnea
Pulmonary crackles
#4
What dietary modification is typically recommended for patients with heart failure?
High-sodium diet
Low-potassium diet
Low-fat diet
Low-sodium diet
#5
Which assessment finding is indicative of left-sided heart failure?
Dependent edema
Jugular venous distention
Crackles in the lung bases
Hepatomegaly
#6
What is a common nursing intervention to promote fluid balance in patients with heart failure?
Encouraging fluid restriction
Administering intravenous fluids rapidly
Limiting diuretic use
Encouraging a high-sodium diet
#7
Which symptom is characteristic of acute decompensated heart failure?
Stable dyspnea on exertion
Sudden onset of chest pain
Persistent cough with yellow sputum
Sudden weight gain and worsening edema
#8
What is the primary goal of pharmacological therapy in heart failure?
To alleviate symptoms
To reverse the underlying cardiac pathology
To promote comfort
To prevent complications
#9
What is a common symptom of heart failure that indicates impaired tissue perfusion?
Hypertension
Tachypnea
Bradycardia
Orthostatic hypotension
#10
Which medication requires careful monitoring of potassium levels in patients with heart failure?
Digoxin
Furosemide
Spironolactone
Nitroglycerin
#11
Which diagnostic test is used to assess left ventricular function in heart failure?
Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) assay
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Echocardiogram
Cardiac catheterization
#12
Which nursing action is appropriate for a patient receiving intravenous inotropes for heart failure?
Monitor for hypotension
Encourage increased fluid intake
Administer potassium supplements
Avoid close monitoring of cardiac output
#13
What is a critical nursing consideration when administering ACE inhibitors to patients with heart failure?
Monitoring blood glucose levels
Assessing for bradycardia
Watching for signs of hyperkalemia
Assessing for respiratory depression
#14
Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with loop diuretic therapy in heart failure?
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyponatremia
Hypernatremia
#15
What is the rationale behind advising patients with heart failure to weigh themselves daily?
To monitor changes in blood pressure
To assess for peripheral edema
To detect early signs of fluid retention
To monitor renal function
#16
Which nursing intervention is crucial for patients receiving intravenous vasodilators for acute heart failure?
Monitoring for signs of fluid overload
Administering additional fluids
Checking for signs of hyperglycemia
Frequent monitoring of blood pressure