Heart Failure NCLEX.RN Questions

Heart Failure NCLEX.RN Questions Leave the first rating Students also studied Terms in this set (10) Save Med Surg Gastrointestinal NCLEX Q...86 terms Jasmine_Lawson4 Preview heart failure (left and right side) ncl...30 terms Mahogane_Lewis Preview Heart Failure NCLEX Review Questi...16 terms Dominique_Comeaux Preview NCLEX 39 terms Ros A patient diagnosed with mild heart failure is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide). The healthcare provider should determine the teaching about the medication has been successful if the patient makes which of these statements?A "I might experience swelling in my legs when taking this medication." B "It is important for me to change positions slowly because I might become dizzy." C "This medication might cause me to have a decrease in my appetite." D "I should not worry if I experience a dry cough when taking this medication." B "It is important for me to change positions slowly because I might become dizzy." A patient diagnosed with heart failure has a pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) in place. What information about the patient's hemodynamic functioning will the healthcare provider obtain from this monitoring device?A Left ventricular functioning B Pulmonary valve function C Coronary artery patency D Stroke volume A Left ventricular functioning

A patient who has a history of pulmonary valve stenosis tells the healthcare provider, "I don't have a lot of energy anymore, and both of my feet get swollen in the late afternoon." Which of these problems does the healthcare provider conclude is the likely cause of these clinical findings?A Acute pericarditis B Peripheral artery disease C Right ventricular failure D Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) C Right ventricular failure A patient is diagnosed with heart failure and is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix). Before administering the furosemide to the patient, which laboratory result should the healthcare provider to review?A Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) B Serum sodium C Serum troponin D Serum potassium D Serum potassium A patient has been admitted to the cardiac unit with a diagnosis of right ventricular failure. Which of the following assessment findings is most likely to be observed by the healthcare provider?A Bradycardia and circumoral cyanosis B Fatigue and hemoptysis C Dyspnea and pulmonary crackles D Peripheral edema and jugular vein distension D Peripheral edema and jugular vein distension The laboratory results of a patient diagnosed with heart failure shows a serum digoxin (Lanoxin) level of 2.1 ng/mL.Which medication is appropriate to administer at this time?A Furosemide (Lasix) B Digoxin immune fab (DigiFab) C An increased dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) D Potassium chloride (K-tab) B Digoxin immune fab (DigiFab) When considering physiological changes common in geriatric patients, the healthcare provider understands that which of these factors may increase the risk of heart failure in older patients?A Decreased sympathetic activity B Increased stroke volume C Increased myocardial contractility D Impaired diastolic filling D Impaired diastolic filling

A patient is being assessed for possible heart failure.Which of these laboratory results will provide support this diagnosis?A Decreased serum sodium B Increased brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) C Decreased C-reactive protein D Increased creatine kinase B Increased brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) When obtaining a health history of a patient admitted with a diagnosis of heart failure, which statement made by the patient supports the diagnosis of heart failure?A "I get hot and break out in a sweat during the night." B "I get out of breath when I go up a flight of stairs." C "I sometimes feel pain in the middle of my chest during exercise." D "I often feel pain in my lower legs when I take my walk." B "I get out of breath when I go up a flight of stairs." When assessing a patient with chronic heart failure, the healthcare provider would expect to identify which of these clinical manifestations?A Expiratory wheezing B Inspiratory crackles C Subcutaneous crepitus D Asymmetrical chest expansion B Inspiratory crackles