Integrated Chronic care Management For Congestive Heart Failure Test

10 Questions | By Qualitest | Updated: Mar 19, 2022 | Attempts: 650

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1.

The following is true of systolic heart failure.
- A.
  
  The primary cause of systolic heart failure is coronary artery disease causing impaired heart muscle contraction
- B.
  
  Is a ventricle filling problem
- C.
  
  Equates to an ejection fraction of 55%
- D.
  
  A and B
- E.
  
  All of the above
2.

The following is true of diastolic heart failure.
- A.
  
  It is more common in women with hypertension
- B.
  
  Is a ventricle emptying problem
- C.
  
  Equates to an ejection fraction of 65%
- D.
  
  A and C
- E.
  
  B only
3.

Patients with anemia and renal failure are more likely to experience rapid exacerbations.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Heart failure is known to worsen in the following conditions
- A.
  
  Infections like a UTI or pneumonia
- B.
  
  Medication non-adherence
- C.
  
  Anemia
- D.
  
  Atrial fibrillation
- E.
  
  All of the above
5.

Which of the following patient statements would alert you to an exacerbation of heart failure.
- A.
  
  Cough
- B.
  
  Change in usual SOB
- C.
  
  Palpitations
- D.
  
  Increased fatigue
- E.
  
  B and D
- F.
  
  All of the above
6.

The American Heart Association guidelines for treating stage C and D systolic heart failure include:
- A.
  
  ACE inhibitors
- B.
  
  Calcium Channel blockers
- C.
  
  Fluid restriction of < 3 liters/day
- D.
  
  All of the above
7.

B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) decreases when heart failure worsens
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

What is true of both systolic and diastolic heart failure:
- A.
  
  Components of both are seen in most heart failure patients
- B.
  
  Symptoms of SOB, fluid retention and fatigue are common
- C.
  
  Neuro-hormonal and circulatory abnormalities
- D.
  
  Treatment differs between types
- E.
  
  All of the above
- F.
  
  A, B, and C.
9.

Three classes of medication that can exacerbate heart failure are:
- A.
  
  Antiarrhythmics, ACE, Calcium channel blockers
- B.
  
  NSAIDS, antiarrthythmics, calcium channel blockers
- C.
  
  Beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, NSAIDS
10.

A 2010 recommendation by the HFSA is for patients to assess and record their shortness of breath at rest or at a consistent level of activity using the modified Borg scale.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False