Heart Failure

Question 1

What results from low output/ forward failure heart failure

Answer 1

Inadequate delivery of oxygen to the tissues

Question 2

How does the body compensate in early low output/ forward failure, heart failure

Answer 2

More oxygen is extracted from the blood

Question 3

Tx for low output/ forward failure, heart failure

Answer 3

Positive inotropes

Question 4

Cold extremities, weak pulse, prolonged CRT, pale mucous membranes, and depression are clinical signs for which type of heart failure

Answer 4

Low output/ forward failure

Question 5

Congestive heart failure has _______________ venous pressure

Answer 5

Increased

Question 6

Congestive heart failure has increased venous pressure, causing fluid to ____________ from vessels into tissues/ cavities, leading to….

Answer 6

Leak
Edema + Effusions

Question 7

Cold extremities, weak pulse, prolonged CRT, pale mucous membranes, depression are clinical signs of which type of heart failure

Answer 7

Congestive/ backward failure

Question 8

Which drug is best to treat congestive heart failure

Answer 8

Furosemide

Question 9

Furosemide is used to treat congestive heart failure bc it decreases ______________ and removes….

Answer 9

Decreases preload and
removes pulmonary edema

Question 10

Congestive heart failure patients don’t usually need IV fluids. Other than furosemide, what are 3 other ways to treat them

Answer 10

1. Do not stress
2. Supplemental oxygen
3. Drain effusions