Adhf - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving IV furosemide and morphine for the treatment of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) with severe orthopnea. Which clinical finding is the best indicator that the treatment has been effective? a. Weight loss of 2 lb in 24 hours b. Hourly urine output greater than 60 mL c. Reduced dyspnea with the head of bed at 30 degrees d. Patient denies experiencing chest pain or chest pressure - Reduced dyspnea with the head of bed at 30 degrees W...

Complex Care Final Review 74 Questions with Correct Answer 2024/2025. The nurse recognizes that primary manifesstations of systolic failure include a. decreased EF and increased PAWP b. decreased PAWP and increased EF c. decreased pulmonary hypertension associated with normal EF d. decreased afterload and decreased left ventricular end-diastolic pressure - Correct Answer a A compensatory mechanism involved in HF that leads to inappropriate fluid retention and additional workload of the...

HF NCLEX QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED 1. A patient with a history of chronic heart failure is admitted to the emergency department with severe dyspnea and a dry, hacking cough. The patient has pitting edema in both ankles, blood pressure (BP) of 170/100, an apical pulse rate of 92, and respirations 28. The most important assessment for the nurse to accomplish next is to a. auscultate the lung sounds. b. assess the orientation. c. check the capillary refill. d. palpate the ab...

A 6-second rhythm strip has [____] big boxes. - 30 A patient has recently started taking oral digoxin (Lanoxin) in addition to furosemide (Lasix) and captopril (Capoten) for control of heart failure. Which assessment finding by the home health nurse is most important to communicate to the health care provider? a. Presence of 1 to 2+ edema in the feet and ankles b. Liver is palpable 2 cm below the ribs on the right side. c. Serum potassium level is 3.0 mEq/L after 1 week of therapy d. Weig...

Complex Care Final Review(2023 updated) Question and answers rated A+ The nurse recognizes that primary manifestations of systolic failure include a. decreased EF and increased PAWP b. decreased PAWP and increased EF c. decreased pulmonary hypertension associated with normal EF d. decreased afterload and decreased left ventricular end-diastolic pressure - correct answer a A compensatory mechanism involved in HF that leads to inappropriate fluid retention and additional workload of the ...

Heart Failure (HF) Definition Correct Answer-a progressive syndrome as well as structural and functional cardiac changes The Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) describes 2 broad categories: Correct Answer-(1) HF w/ reduced LVEF (2) HF w/ preserved LVEF Symptomatic PTs w/ LV dysfunction Correct Answer-Systolic HF --> EF = or < 35% Diastolic HF --> the EF may be normal even though the RV is enlarged or has abnormal filling Acute Decompensated HF (ADHF) occurs when CO fails...

Level 4 - Exam 1: Heart Failure Questions and Answers Already Passed While assessing a 68-year-old with ascites, the nurse also notes jugular venous distention (JVD) with the head of the patient's bed elevated 45 degrees. The nurse knows this finding indicates a. decreased fluid volume. b. jugular vein atherosclerosis. c. increased right atrial pressure. d. incompetent jugular vein valves. ANS: C The jugular veins empty into the superior vena cava and then into the right atrium, so JV...

Heart Failure - Practice Questions and Answers Already Passed While assessing a 68-yr-old with ascites, the nurse also notes jugular venous distention (JVD) with the head of the patient's bed elevated 45 degrees. The nurse knows this finding indicates a. decreased fluid volume. b. jugular vein atherosclerosis. c. increased right atrial pressure. d. incompetent jugular vein valves. c. increased right atrial pressure. The jugular veins empty into the superior vena cava and then into...

COMPLEX CARE FINAL REVIEW EXAM | QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADEA+ The nurse recognizes that primary manifesstations of systolic failure include a. decreased EF and increased PAWP b. decreased PAWP and increased EF c. decreased pulmonary hypertension associated with normal EF d. decreased afterload and decreased left ventricular end-diastolic pressure Correct Answer: a A compensatory mechanism involved in HF that leads to inappropriate fluid retent...

Heart Failure Practice Questions and Answers Rated A+ The home care nurse visits a 73-year-old Hispanic woman with chronic heart failure. Which clinical manifestations, if assessed by the nurse, would indicate acute decompensated heart failure (pulmonary edema)? A Fatigue, orthopnea, and dependent edema B Severe dyspnea and blood-streaked, frothy sputum C Temperature is 100.4o F and pulse is 102 beats/minute D Respirations 26 breaths/minute despite oxygen by nasal cannula B Severe ...