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Signs & Symptoms
Nursing Intervention
Diagnostic Test
Medical Management
Causes
100
Abnormal accumulation of fluids in the interstitial spaces of tissue; (also known as "Swelling")
What is Edema
100
An appropriate action for the nurse to suggest for the CHF patient to do when he seems a little lethargic
What is Rest, or encouraging patient to Rest
100
Black and white image using radiation to reveal pulmonary vascular congestion, pleural effusion, and cardiomegaly
What is a chest X-ray
100
A diuretic medication that acts rapidly for less responsive edema, and should be taken in the morning to prevent nocturia
What is Furosemide (Lasix)
100
People who abuse this substance can end up with Congestive Heart Failure
What is Alcohol, or what is Alcohol Abuse
200

Abdominal swelling caused by accumulation of fluid

What is Ascites?

200
As the nurse you know that, if your patient's weight has increased by 4 lbs. since yesterday, they are probably suffering from
What is Fluid Retention
200
This produces a graphic representation of electrical impulses generated by the heart during a cardiac cycle.
What is an Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
200

This class of medications causes blood vessels to relax, lower blood pressure and improves blood flow to the heart.

What are ACE Inhibitors

200
The condition in which the sustained elevated blood pressure is greater than 140/90 mm Hg
What is Hypertension (HTN)
300

Condition caused by excess fluid in the lungs

What is Pulmonary Edema

300
This will help relieve dependent edema (swelling) of the lower extremities
What is Elevating the legs
300
This imaging technique uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart
What is an Echocardiogram or "Echo"?
300

A device that can help both sides of the heart to contract at the same time

What is a biventricular pacemaker

300
This is a condition in which blood flow in the coronary arteries is obstructed
What is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
400
an abnormal condition in which a person must sit or stand in order to breathe deeply or comfortably
What is Orthopnia
400

In addition to VS, this should also be monitored and trended as a way to evaluate and manage heart failure

What are Daily Weights

400
This procedure allows the arteries to the heart to be visualized with angiography
What is Cardiac Catheterization
400

This cardiac medication requires careful monitoring of the patient's apical heart rate, and is frequently ordered to be held if patient's heart rate is below 60

What is Digoxin

400
This condition in one in which the BMI is over 30. This condition, paired with a lack of activity, can contribute to the development of CHF
What is Obesity
500

According to the New York Heart Association, the classification when symptoms are present even at rest and get worse with physical activity

What is Class IV

500

One of the best ways to prevent heart failure hospital  readmissions prior to discharge

What is Patient Education

500

A blood test used to help diagnose heart failure that increases when the heart is stressed and can't pump properly

What is BNP

500
This key electrolyte is restricted in many CHF patients' diets.
What is Sodium (Na)
500

Condition in which the heart becomes enlarged and cannot pump blood effectively

What is dilated cardiomyopathy