Topic 5: HF Flashcards

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Cardiac Output (CO= HR x SV)

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6-8 liters of blood ejected from the left ventricle per minute

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stroke volume

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*Amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle during each contraction

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preload

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*stretch of at the end of diastole and just before contraction

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afterload

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*Resistance that the ventricles must overcome to eject blood through the valves and into the peripheral blood vessels

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5
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heart failure

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*Inability of the heart to maintain adequate cardiac output (CO) to meet the metabolic needs of itself & the body
*The pump is broken, the blood doesn’t move as quickly to the body (impaired oxygenation & perfusion)

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what cardiovascular diseases are associated with HF

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*long-standing hypertension
*coronary artery disease (CAD)
*myocardial infarction (MI)
*Metabolic syndrome
*Advance age
*Smoking

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Left sided heart failure

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pulmonary congestion. Decreased tissue perfusion from poor cardiac output

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right sidedheart failure

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Right ventricle doesn’t empty completely leading to increased volume and pressure in the venous system leading to peripheral edema

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How does the nurse assess for pulmonary edema?

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-Anxious, pale, cyanotic
-Cool and clammy skin
-Dyspnea
-Orthopnea
-Tachypnea
-Use of accessory muscles
-Cough with frothy, blood-tinged sputum
-Crackles and wheezes
-Tachycardia
-Hypotension or hypertension
-Abnormal S3 or S4

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Chronic Heart FailureClinical Manifestations

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*Fatigue
*Limitation of Activities
*Chest congestion/cough
*Edema
*Shortness of breath

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Labs & Diagnostic Tests for HF

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-Serum Electrolytes
-TROPONIN
- BNP
-ABG’s
-Echocardiogram
Ejection Fraction
-Chest X-Ray
-12-lead ECG

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12
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how to improve gas exchange in HF

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-Apply oxygen (which device is the most appropriate?)
-Raise the head of the bed
-Sit them up in a chair

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13
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how to reduce preload in HF

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*Eliminate table salt, eliminate high Na foods
*Fluid Restrictions/ 2L a day
*Diuretics
*Loop (Lasix) and bumetanide (Bumex)
*Thiazide diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide) Relieve symptoms of HF

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how to reduce after load in HF

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*Vasodilators (hydralazine, Isosorbide dinitrate, nitrates, nitroprusside)
*ACE Inhibitors (ex. Lisinopril, Captopril, Enalapril)
*ARBs (valsartan, losartan)

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What do you assess to know the medications are working correctly?

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Daily weight and I&Os

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16
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which medications increase CO and enhance contractility

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Digoxin
Beta-blockers (metoprolol)

17
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what is the most effective medication to reduce fluid volume overload

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what labs should be checked when taking furosemide

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check for potassium loss & dehydration

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HCTZ and HF

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*more gradual diuresis, stops sodium reabsorption, self limiting.

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ACE inhibitors and HF

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↓ systemic vascular resistance, lower blood pressure

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Nitrates and HF

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will relieve myocardial ischemia by coronary vasodilation

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BBlockers and HF

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stop the SNS effects on the failing heart

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Positive inotropes and HF

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*: increase force of heart contractions, slow the heart rate, to increase the stroke volume and cardiac output

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Digoxin toxicity s/s

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GI effects - anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain; CNS effects - fatigue, weakness, diplopia, blurred vision, yellow-green or white halos around objects

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what should be monitored whentaking digoxin
-Monitor for signs of hypokalemia and hyperkalemia, since these can increase or decrease the effects of digoxin, respectively. -Monitor for early signs of toxicity: anorexia, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, headache, depression, visual changes. -Monitor for late signs of toxicity, such as dysrhythmias (e.g., bradycardia, atrioventricular block).
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what is done to help decrease fatigue in HF patients
do all activities at once then let patient rest for 2 hours in between
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right sided HF S/S
· Peripheral edema · Anasarca (massive generalized body edema) · Ascites · Hepatomegaly · JVD · Weight gain · Increased HR · Murmurs · Right ventricular heaves · Fatigue · RUQ pain · Anorexia and GI bloating Nausea
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left sided HF s/s
· Crackles (pulmonary edema) · Dyspnea · Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea · Orthopnea · Nocturia · S3 and S4 heart sounds · Pleural effusion · Shallow respirations up to 34-40min · Dry, hacking cough · Frothy, pink-tinged sputum (advanced pulmonary edema) · Restlessness, confusion · Increased HR · Left ventricular heaves · Decreased PaO2 and slight increase in PaCO2 Weakness, fatigue
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management of HF
· Treatment of underlying cause · Drug therapy · Circulatory assist devices · Daily weights · Sodium and possibly fluid restricted diet · O2 by mask or nasal cannula if indicated · High Fowlers position Check VS
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dietary therapy for HF
· Adhere to specific sodium restriction guidelines · Examine labels to determine sodium content (food packages and OTC meds) · Weight yourself in the morning at the same time each day preferably in the morning under the same conditions · Eat small, frequent meals
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what weight gain should be reported to the HCP
3 lb in 2 days, or 3-5 in a week
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what should a patient report to the HCP w HF
· Weight gain of 3 lb in 2 days, or 3-5 in a week · Difficulty breathing, especially when lying flat or with activity · Waking up breathless at night · Frequent dry, hacking cough, especially when lying down · Fatigue, weakness · Swelling of ankles, feet or abdomen · Swelling of face or difficulty breathing (angioedema; may because of ACE inhibitor)
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activity program for HF
· Increase walking and other activities gradually, as long as they do not cause fatigue or dyspnea · Consider cardiac rehabilitation · Avoid extreme heat and cold
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rest and HF
· Plan a regular daily rest and activity program · After exertion, such as exercise and ADLs, plan a rest period · Consider shorter working hours or schedule periods of rest during working hours · Avoid emotional upsets
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heath promotion for HF
· Get flu and pneumococcal vaccine · Develop plan to reduce risk factors (BP control, tobacco cessation, BG/HbA1C control, weight reduction)
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before taking drugs for HF what VS should the client know before taking the drug
· Count pulse rate each day before taking drugs, know the parameters to take the drug · Take BP and know parameters and target BP
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if a client is on anticoagulants, what should they look for
know s/s of internal bleeding (bleeding gums, increased bruises, bloody stool or urine)
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if a patient is taking warfarin, what range should they know
INR target range