manifestations
this is distended on the side of the neck?
jugular venous distention
this is a risk factor related to C/V disease
Coronary Artery Diseas
chronic systolic or diastolic dysfunction that is doing what?
systolic dysfunction occurs when the heart muscle is weak and diastolic occurs when the heart muscle is stiff
worsening
this is a non-invasive medical test that records the electrical activity of the heart. it measures the hearts rate, rhythm, and electrical signals generated by the heart muscle. this is called a what?
EKG
due to overload of this, nurses need to manage and control the volume of this.
what is fluid
lung sounds are often what?
crackles, that do not clear with cough
this is happening during sleep, related to apnea but blocks airway
obstructive sleep apnea
the heart has the inability to pump sufficient blood which leads to impaired circulation, and it affects other what's?
organs
this is a noninvasive imaging test that uses ultrasound waves to create detailed pictures of the heart. what is the diagnostic tool called?
Echocardiogram
during periods of difficulty breathing, your patient may experience this feeling, as nurses you can help them manage this. what might you expect to happen when it is difficult to breath?
help control anxiety
this client you would ask how they sleep or what they sleep in due to this symptom
inability to lay flat
this diet contributes to development of HF
high fat, high cholesterol, high sodium diet
this number is lowered as the heart muscle weakens and cannot pump efficiently during systole (contraction) it is measured from the left ventricle. what is this measurement?
ejection fraction
this is test is done to rule out whether there is an enlarged hear tor fluid buildup in the lungs. this is a what?
chest xray
Encouraging your patient to get up or out of bed is important, we can push activity up to what point?
activity tolerance
they may experience this rapidly, you may note symptoms of this by checking this daily. you may appear puffy, SOB. what are you experiencing?
weight gain
MI or heart attack
HF is a condition that can worsen over time, requiring more management, it is considered what type of disease?
chronic
this lab test measure proteins that are released by the heart when it is under strain and are key indicators of heart failure and its severity. elevated levels suggest that the heart is not pumping efficiently. this is called what?
BNP or B type natriuretic Peptides
this disease process can make a patient feel powerless, what is needed to help them have better self-care.
increase their perceived control but minimizing the powerlessness
this is a sudden attack of dyspnea during sleep. the person awakes felling extreme suffocation that resolves when sitting. the experience may be interpreted as awakening form a bad dream. this is called what?
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
excessive use of these products can be a risk factor. what are the two that are impactful?
smoking and alcohol
what size with the heart be when diagnosed with HF?
it will be enlarged
what lab test would you draw to measure kidney function?
BUN and Creatinine tests
this disease is very complex. it requires daily monitoring. you can help them manage this by educating them on this plan. what is this called?
HF Action plan