COPD and right sided heart failure

Question 1

What may cause an episode of heart failure in patients?

Answer 1

Taking in too much salt or fluid or not excreting sufficient amounts of fluid

This can occur due to renal failure or improper use of diuretics.

Question 2

What are key assessment findings for heart failure?

Answer 2

• Peripheral edema
• Jugular venous distention with hepatojugular reflux
• End-inspiratory crackles
• Progressive increase in dyspnea over several days
• Greater-than-usual fluid intake
• Improper use of diuretics

Question 3

True or False: It is easy to differentiate the crackles of heart failure from those present in COPD.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Fill in the blank: A greater-than-usual _______ intake can be an indicator of heart failure.

Answer 4

fluid

Question 5

What might indicate improper use of diuretics in heart failure patients?

Answer 5

Increased fluid intake or peripheral edema

Diuretics are prescribed to help manage fluid levels.

Question 6

What is a common respiratory symptom that may increase in heart failure patients over several days?

Answer 6

Dyspnea

Question 7

What is hepatojugular reflux associated with?

Answer 7

Jugular venous distention