NSG 6430 WEEK 7 CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100 PERCENT
CORRECT
◉ What are common symptoms of left-sided heart failure? Answer:
Pulmonary congestion, dyspnea (exertional & orthopnea), cough
(dry or productive), crackles/wheezes, pink frothy sputum, fatigue,
and tachypnea.
◉ What is right-sided heart failure? Answer: A condition where fluid
backs up into the body, leading to systemic congestion and
symptoms like peripheral edema and jugular venous distention.
◉ What are common symptoms of right-sided heart failure? Answer:
Peripheral edema, jugular venous distention (JVD), ascites,
hepatomegaly, and rapid weight gain.
◉ What is the primary goal of drug therapy for heart failure?
Answer: To optimize perfusion.
,◉ What is the function of diuretics in heart failure treatment?
Answer: To reduce preload, mobilize edematous fluid, decrease
pulmonary venous pressure, and reduce blood volume.
◉ What should be monitored when a patient is on diuretics?
Answer: Potassium levels (K+).
◉ What do ACE inhibitors do? Answer: They block the RAAS, dilate
venules and arterioles, decrease afterload, and improve renal blood
flow.
◉ What are common side effects of ACE inhibitors? Answer: Dry
cough and risk of angioedema.
◉ What is the role of ARBs in heart failure treatment? Answer: They
block angiotensin II receptors, acting as potent vasodilators with
less risk of cough.
◉ What is the mechanism of action of beta blockers? Answer: They
decrease workload by blocking the SNS effect, slowing heart rate,
and reducing myocardial oxygen demand.
◉ What should be monitored before administering beta blockers?
Answer: Apical pulse for 1 minute and blood pressure.
, ◉ What are the risks of abruptly stopping beta blockers? Answer:
Rebound hypertension, angina, or myocardial infarction (MI).
◉ What is digoxin used for in heart failure? Answer: To increase the
force of contraction and slow heart rate, improving cardiac output.
◉ What is the therapeutic window for digoxin? Answer: 0.5-0.9
ng/mL.
◉ What are signs of digoxin toxicity? Answer: Nausea, vomiting,
anorexia, yellow/green halos in vision, confusion, and fatigue.
◉ What is the antidote for digoxin toxicity? Answer: Digoxin
Immune Fab.
◉ What should be monitored in patients taking digoxin? Answer:
Electrolytes, renal function, and signs of toxicity.
◉ What are the critical nursing assessments for ACE inhibitors?
Answer: Monitor blood pressure, risk for first dose hypotension, and
check potassium and creatinine levels.
◉ What is the role of cardiac glycosides? Answer: To increase
cardiac output and slow heart rate.
EVALUATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100 PERCENT
CORRECT
◉ What are common symptoms of left-sided heart failure? Answer:
Pulmonary congestion, dyspnea (exertional & orthopnea), cough
(dry or productive), crackles/wheezes, pink frothy sputum, fatigue,
and tachypnea.
◉ What is right-sided heart failure? Answer: A condition where fluid
backs up into the body, leading to systemic congestion and
symptoms like peripheral edema and jugular venous distention.
◉ What are common symptoms of right-sided heart failure? Answer:
Peripheral edema, jugular venous distention (JVD), ascites,
hepatomegaly, and rapid weight gain.
◉ What is the primary goal of drug therapy for heart failure?
Answer: To optimize perfusion.
,◉ What is the function of diuretics in heart failure treatment?
Answer: To reduce preload, mobilize edematous fluid, decrease
pulmonary venous pressure, and reduce blood volume.
◉ What should be monitored when a patient is on diuretics?
Answer: Potassium levels (K+).
◉ What do ACE inhibitors do? Answer: They block the RAAS, dilate
venules and arterioles, decrease afterload, and improve renal blood
flow.
◉ What are common side effects of ACE inhibitors? Answer: Dry
cough and risk of angioedema.
◉ What is the role of ARBs in heart failure treatment? Answer: They
block angiotensin II receptors, acting as potent vasodilators with
less risk of cough.
◉ What is the mechanism of action of beta blockers? Answer: They
decrease workload by blocking the SNS effect, slowing heart rate,
and reducing myocardial oxygen demand.
◉ What should be monitored before administering beta blockers?
Answer: Apical pulse for 1 minute and blood pressure.
, ◉ What are the risks of abruptly stopping beta blockers? Answer:
Rebound hypertension, angina, or myocardial infarction (MI).
◉ What is digoxin used for in heart failure? Answer: To increase the
force of contraction and slow heart rate, improving cardiac output.
◉ What is the therapeutic window for digoxin? Answer: 0.5-0.9
ng/mL.
◉ What are signs of digoxin toxicity? Answer: Nausea, vomiting,
anorexia, yellow/green halos in vision, confusion, and fatigue.
◉ What is the antidote for digoxin toxicity? Answer: Digoxin
Immune Fab.
◉ What should be monitored in patients taking digoxin? Answer:
Electrolytes, renal function, and signs of toxicity.
◉ What are the critical nursing assessments for ACE inhibitors?
Answer: Monitor blood pressure, risk for first dose hypotension, and
check potassium and creatinine levels.
◉ What is the role of cardiac glycosides? Answer: To increase
cardiac output and slow heart rate.
