#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of congestive heart failure?
Persistent coughing
Increased appetite
Decreased heart rate
Enhanced energy levels
#2
What is the primary function of the left ventricle in the heart?
Pumping oxygen-rich blood to the body
Receiving oxygen-rich blood from the lungs
Pumping oxygen-poor blood to the lungs
Receiving oxygen-poor blood from the body
#3
Which imaging test is commonly used to diagnose congestive heart failure?
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
X-ray
CT (Computed Tomography) scan
Ultrasound (Echocardiogram)
#4
What is the ejection fraction used to assess in patients with congestive heart failure?
Heart rate variability
Heart valve function
Cardiac output efficiency
Lung capacity
#5
Which of the following lifestyle modifications is recommended for managing congestive heart failure?
Increasing sodium intake
Avoiding physical activity
Quitting smoking
Consuming a high-fat diet
#6
Which chamber of the heart is typically enlarged in individuals with congestive heart failure?
Left atrium
Right atrium
Left ventricle
Right ventricle
#7
Which of the following is a common risk factor for developing congestive heart failure?
High levels of physical activity
Low blood pressure
Family history of osteoporosis
History of myocardial infarction
#8
What is the role of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) in diagnosing congestive heart failure?
It indicates low blood sodium levels
It measures heart rate variability
It assesses the heart's pumping function
It reflects cardiac stress and overload
#9
Which medication is commonly prescribed to manage symptoms of congestive heart failure by reducing fluid buildup?
Antibiotics
Anticoagulants
Diuretics
Anti-inflammatory drugs
#10
What is the main cause of right-sided congestive heart failure?
Hypertension
Coronary artery disease
Left-sided heart failure
Pulmonary hypertension
#11
Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with congestive heart failure?
Type 1 Diabetes
Hyperthyroidism
Asthma
Chronic Kidney Disease
#12
What is the primary purpose of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) in managing congestive heart failure?
To regulate blood pressure
To prevent blood clots
To maintain proper heart rhythm
To improve lung function
#13
What is the term for fluid accumulation in the lungs commonly seen in congestive heart failure?
Pleural effusion
Pulmonary edema
Pneumothorax
Atelectasis