01
True or false
1 point
A patient has heart failure because their heart cannot fill or pump effectively enough to meet the body's needs. Is this an accurate description of heart failure?
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5 Heart Failure Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 5 Heart Failure, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
Fill in the blank
1 point
A patient becomes short of breath when lying flat. This symptom is called .
03
Written response
1 point
A patient is awakened from sleep by episodes of breathlessness. What is this symptom called?
04
Choose one
1 point
A patient asks why furosemide was prescribed. Which explanation is most accurate?
- A
It helps the body remove excess fluid and can reduce congestion.
- B
It permanently cures heart failure.
- C
It eliminates the need to monitor symptoms and treatment.
- D
It increases fluid retention to improve circulation.
05
Fill in the blank
1 point
For consistent home measurements, weigh at the same time each morning, after urinating and , using the same scale.
06
Written response
1 point
Common heart failure guidance includes reporting a weight gain of about how many pounds in one week? Enter the number in pounds.
07
True or false
1 point
A patient whose heart failure symptoms have improved may stop their prescribed medicines without consulting their healthcare team. Is this statement true or false?
- A
True
- B
False
08
Choose all
1 point
Select all medication practices that are appropriate for a patient with heart failure.
- A
Take prescribed medicines as directed.
- B
Tell the care team about over-the-counter medicines and supplements.
- C
Stop medicines independently as soon as symptoms improve.
- D
Ask the care team before changing a dose.
09
Choose all
1 point
A patient is receiving a loop diuretic such as furosemide. Which assessments are important to monitor? Select all that apply.
- A
Blood pressure and symptoms of dizziness
- B
Intake and output, as appropriate to the care plan
- C
Kidney function and electrolytes
- D
Daily weight trends
- E
Stop monitoring once the patient urinates
10
Choose one
1 point
Which statement about treatment for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is accurate?
- A
Diuretics are the only medications used to manage HFrEF.
- B
Guideline-directed therapy may include an ARNI, ACE inhibitor, or ARB; an evidence-based beta blocker; a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist; and an SGLT2 inhibitor, as appropriate for the patient.
- C
Medication treatment is unnecessary if swelling improves.
- D
Every patient should take the same doses of every heart failure medication.
11
Open ended
1 point
A patient with heart failure plans to follow a strict fluid limit they found online. Explain the safest approach to fluid and sodium guidance for this patient.
12
Choose one
1 point
A patient reports that their weight has increased by 5 lb this week and their ankle swelling is worsening. What should the nurse teach the patient to do?
- A
Wait until the next routine appointment regardless of any further symptoms.
- B
Contact the healthcare team promptly and follow the individualized action plan.
- C
Stop all prescribed medicines.
- D
Drink extra fluids to reduce the swelling.
13
Choose one
1 point
A hospitalized patient with heart failure develops severe shortness of breath at rest, and their oxygen saturation is falling. What is the nurse's priority action?
- A
Encourage the patient to walk to improve endurance.
- B
Position the patient upright, assess respiratory status, and urgently escalate care.
- C
Offer a large glass of water.
- D
Wait until the next scheduled weight measurement.
14
True or false
1 point
True or false: A person with heart failure should follow the sodium and fluid guidance set for their individual care plan rather than assume that everyone needs the same limits.
- A
True
- B
False
15
Choose one
1 point
A patient asks why furosemide was prescribed. Which response best explains its purpose?
- A
It permanently cures heart failure.
- B
It helps the body remove excess fluid and can reduce congestion.
- C
It makes monitoring unnecessary once symptoms improve.
- D
It increases fluid retention to improve circulation.
16
Choose one
1 point
Which routine best helps a patient obtain daily weights that can be compared reliably over time?
- A
Weigh at the same time each morning, after urinating and before breakfast, using the same scale.
- B
Weigh only when shortness of breath occurs.
- C
Use a different scale each day to compare results.
- D
Weigh immediately after a large meal.
17
Written response
1 point
What clinical term describes shortness of breath when a person lies flat?
18
Choose one
1 point
Which patient statement indicates a need for further teaching about heart failure medication use?
- A
I will take my medicines as prescribed.
- B
I will ask before changing a dose.
- C
If I feel better, I can stop my medicines without checking with anyone.
- D
I will contact my care team if I have questions about my medicines.
19
Choose one
1 point
A patient is receiving furosemide. Which monitoring plan best addresses its effects and potential adverse effects?
- A
Blood pressure and dizziness, intake and output as appropriate, kidney function and electrolytes, and daily weight trends
- B
Only whether the patient urinates once after taking the medicine
- C
Only the patient's appetite and sleep schedule
- D
No further checks once ankle swelling begins to improve
20
Written response
1 point
Common guidance includes reporting a weight gain of about how many pounds in one week? Follow the threshold specified in the patient's own care plan.
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