Heart Failure NCLEX Test Questions with Answers Graded A+
Which of the following patients are MOST at risk for de-
veloping heart failure? Select-all-that-apply:*
A. A 69 year old male with a history of alcohol abuse and
is recovering from a myocardial infarction.
B. A 55 year old female with a health history of asthma
and hypoparathyroidism. A, C, E
C. A 30 year old male with a history of endocarditis and
has severe mitral stenosis.
D. A 45 year old female with lung cancer stage 2.
E. A 58 year old female with uncontrolled hypertension
and is being treated for influenza.
A patient is being discharged home after hospitalization of
left ventricular systolic dysfunction. As the nurse providing
discharge teaching to the patient, which statement is NOT
a correct statement about this condition?*
A. "Signs and symptoms of this type of heart failure can
include: dyspnea, persistent cough, diflculty breathing
while lying down, and weight gain."
D
B. "It is important to monitor your daily weights, fluid and
salt intake."
C. "Left-sided heart failure can lead to right-sided heart
failure, if left untreated."
D. "This type of heart failure can build up pressure in the
hepatic veins and cause them to become congested with
fluid which leads to peripheral edema."
Which of the following are NOT typical signs and symp-
toms of right-sided heart failure? Select-all-that-apply:*
A. Jugular venous distention
B, D, F
B. Persistent cough
C. Weight gain
D. Crackles
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E. Nocturia
F. Orthopnea
A patient is diagnosed with left-sided systolic dysfunction
heart failure. Which of the following are expected findings
with this condition?*
A. Echocardiogram shows an ejection fraction of 38%.
B. Heart catheterization shows an ejection fraction of
D
65%.
C. Patient has frequent episodes of nocturnal paroxysmal
dyspnea.
D. Options A and C are both expected findings with
left-sided systolic dysfunction heart failure.
True or False: Patients with left-sided diastolic dysfunction
heart failure usually have a normal ejection fraction.*
True
True
False
A patient has a history of heart failure. Which of the fol-
lowing statements by the patient indicates the patient may
be experiencing heart failure exacerbation?*
A. "I've noticed that I've gain 6 lbs in one week."
B. "While I sleep I have to prop myself up with a pillow so
I can breathe." E
C. "I haven't noticed any swelling in my feet or hands
lately."
D. Options B and C are correct.
E. Options A and B are correct.
F. Options A, B, and C are all correct.
Patients with heart failure can experience episodes of
exacerbation. All of the patients below have a history of
heart failure. Which of the following patients are at MOST
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Which of the following patients are MOST at risk for de-
veloping heart failure? Select-all-that-apply:*
A. A 69 year old male with a history of alcohol abuse and
is recovering from a myocardial infarction.
B. A 55 year old female with a health history of asthma
and hypoparathyroidism. A, C, E
C. A 30 year old male with a history of endocarditis and
has severe mitral stenosis.
D. A 45 year old female with lung cancer stage 2.
E. A 58 year old female with uncontrolled hypertension
and is being treated for influenza.
A patient is being discharged home after hospitalization of
left ventricular systolic dysfunction. As the nurse providing
discharge teaching to the patient, which statement is NOT
a correct statement about this condition?*
A. "Signs and symptoms of this type of heart failure can
include: dyspnea, persistent cough, diflculty breathing
while lying down, and weight gain."
D
B. "It is important to monitor your daily weights, fluid and
salt intake."
C. "Left-sided heart failure can lead to right-sided heart
failure, if left untreated."
D. "This type of heart failure can build up pressure in the
hepatic veins and cause them to become congested with
fluid which leads to peripheral edema."
Which of the following are NOT typical signs and symp-
toms of right-sided heart failure? Select-all-that-apply:*
A. Jugular venous distention
B, D, F
B. Persistent cough
C. Weight gain
D. Crackles
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E. Nocturia
F. Orthopnea
A patient is diagnosed with left-sided systolic dysfunction
heart failure. Which of the following are expected findings
with this condition?*
A. Echocardiogram shows an ejection fraction of 38%.
B. Heart catheterization shows an ejection fraction of
D
65%.
C. Patient has frequent episodes of nocturnal paroxysmal
dyspnea.
D. Options A and C are both expected findings with
left-sided systolic dysfunction heart failure.
True or False: Patients with left-sided diastolic dysfunction
heart failure usually have a normal ejection fraction.*
True
True
False
A patient has a history of heart failure. Which of the fol-
lowing statements by the patient indicates the patient may
be experiencing heart failure exacerbation?*
A. "I've noticed that I've gain 6 lbs in one week."
B. "While I sleep I have to prop myself up with a pillow so
I can breathe." E
C. "I haven't noticed any swelling in my feet or hands
lately."
D. Options B and C are correct.
E. Options A and B are correct.
F. Options A, B, and C are all correct.
Patients with heart failure can experience episodes of
exacerbation. All of the patients below have a history of
heart failure. Which of the following patients are at MOST
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