NURS 401 quiz 2 Questions With Complete
Solutions
When heart failure develops, what is the initial compensatory mechanism of the heart that
maintains cardiac output?
A. Sympathetic stimulation
B. Parasympathetic stimulation
C. Renin-angiotensin-activation system (RAAS)
D. Myocardial hypert...
When heart failure develops, what is the initial compensatory mechanism of the heart that
maintains cardiac output?
A. Sympathetic stimulation
B. Parasympathetic stimulation
C. Renin-angiotensin-activation system (RAAS)
D. Myocardial hypertrophy A. Sympathetic stimulation
The nurse is taking a history on a patient with recently diagnosed heart failure. The patient
admits to "sometimes have trouble catching my breath" but is unable to provide more specific
details. What question does the nurse ask to gather more data about the patient's symptoms?
A. "Do you have any medical problems, such as high blood pressure?"
B. "What did your doctor tell you about your diagnosis?"
C. "What was your most strenuous activity in the past week?"
D. "How do you feel about being told that you have heart failure?" C. "What was your
most strenuous activity in the past week?"
The nurse is assessing a patient with left-sided heart failure. Which assessment findings does the
nurse expect to see in this patient? SATA
, NURS 401 quiz 2 Questions With Complete
Solutions
A. Dependent edema
B. weight loss
C. jugular venous distention
D. hypotension
E. hepatomegaly
F. angina a. dependent edema
C. jugular venous distention
E. hepatomegaly
Based on the etiology and the main cause of heart failure, which patient has the greatest need for
health promotion measures to prevent heart failure?
A. Patient with Alzheimer's
B. Patient with cystitis
C. Patient with asthma
D. Patient with hypertension D. Patient with hypertension
, NURS 401 quiz 2 Questions With Complete
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The nurse is reviewing diagnostic test results for a patient who is hypertensive. Which laboratory
results is an early warning sign of decreased heart compliance and prompts the nurse to
immediately notify the health care provider?
A. Normal B-type natriuretic peptide
B. Decreased hemoglobin
C. Elevated thyroxine (T4)
D. Presence of microalbuminuria D. Presence of microalbuminuria
A patient who was admitted for newly diagnosed heart failure is now being discharged. The
nurse instructs the patient and family on how to manage heart failure at home. What major self-
management categories should the nurse include? SATA
A. Medications
B. Weight
C. Heart transplants
D. Activity
E. Diet
F. What to do when symptoms get worse A. Medications
B. Weight
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D. Activity
E. Diet
F. What to do when symptoms get worse
A patient is at risk for heart failure but currently has no official medical diagnosis. While
assessing the patient's lungs, the nurse hears profuse fine crackles. What does the nurse do next?
A. Report the finding to the health care provider
B. Document the finding as a baseline for later comparison
C. Give the patient low-flow supplemental oxygen
D. Ask the patient to cough and auscultate the lungs D. Ask the patient to cough and
auscultate the lungs
The home health nurse is evaluating a patient being treated for heart failure. Which statement by
the patient is the best indicator of hope and well-being as a desired psychological outcome?
A. "I'm taking the medication and following the doctor's orders"
B. "I'm looking forward to dancing with my wife on our wedding anniversary"
C. "I'm planning to go on a long trip; I'll never go back to the hospital again"
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