NCLEX Heart Failure Practice Exam With Answers (23 Solved Questions)
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Heart Failure NCLEX Questions
This NCLEX quiz will test your knowledge on how to care for a patient with heart failure.
1. Which of the following patients are MOST at risk for developing heart failure?
Select-all-that-apply:*
o A. A 69 year old male with a history of alcohol abuse and is recovering
from a myocardial infarction.
o B. A 55 year old female with a health history of asthma and
hypoparathyroidism.
o C. A 30 year old male with a history of endocarditis and has severe
mitral stenosis.
o D. A 45 year old female with lung cancer stage 2.
o E. A 58 year old female with uncontrolled hypertension and is being
treated for influenza.
2. 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?*
o A. "Signs and symptoms of this type of heart failure can include:
dyspnea, persistent cough, difficulty breathing while lying down, and
weight gain."
o B. "It is important to monitor your daily weights, fluid and salt intake."
o C. "Left-sided heart failure can lead to right-sided heart failure, if left
untreated."
o 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."
3. Which of the following are NOT typical signs and symptoms of right-sided
heart failure? Select-all-that-apply:*
o A. Jugular venous distention
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Heart Failure NCLEX Questions
This NCLEX quiz will test your knowledge on how to care for a patient with heart failure.
1. Which of the following patients are MOST at risk for developing heart failure?
Select-all-that-apply:*
o A. A 69 year old male with a history of alcohol abuse and is recovering
from a myocardial infarction.
o B. A 55 year old female with a health history of asthma and
hypoparathyroidism.
o C. A 30 year old male with a history of endocarditis and has severe
mitral stenosis.
o D. A 45 year old female with lung cancer stage 2.
o E. A 58 year old female with uncontrolled hypertension and is being
treated for influenza.
2. 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?*
o A. "Signs and symptoms of this type of heart failure can include:
dyspnea, persistent cough, difficulty breathing while lying down, and
weight gain."
o B. "It is important to monitor your daily weights, fluid and salt intake."
o C. "Left-sided heart failure can lead to right-sided heart failure, if left
untreated."
o 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."
3. Which of the following are NOT typical signs and symptoms of right-sided
heart failure? Select-all-that-apply:*
o A. Jugular venous distention
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o B. Persistent cough
o C. Weight gain
o D. Crackles
o E. Nocturia
o F. Orthopnea
4. A patient is diagnosed with left-sided systolic dysfunction heart failure. Which
of the following are expected findings with this condition?*
o A. Echocardiogram shows an ejection fraction of 38%.
o B. Heart catheterization shows an ejection fraction of 65%.
o C. Patient has frequent episodes of nocturnal paroxysmal dyspnea.
o D. Options A and C are both expected findings with left-sided systolic
dysfunction heart failure.
5. True or False: Patients with left-sided diastolic dysfunction heart failure usually
have a normal ejection fraction.*
o True
o False
6. A patient has a history of heart failure. Which of the following statements by
the patient indicates the patient may be experiencing heart failure exacerbation?*
o A. “I’ve noticed that I’ve gain 6 lbs in one week.”
o B. “While I sleep I have to prop myself up with a pillow so I can
breathe.”
o C. “I haven’t noticed any swelling in my feet or hands lately.”
o D. Options B and C are correct.
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o B. Persistent cough
o C. Weight gain
o D. Crackles
o E. Nocturia
o F. Orthopnea
4. A patient is diagnosed with left-sided systolic dysfunction heart failure. Which
of the following are expected findings with this condition?*
o A. Echocardiogram shows an ejection fraction of 38%.
o B. Heart catheterization shows an ejection fraction of 65%.
o C. Patient has frequent episodes of nocturnal paroxysmal dyspnea.
o D. Options A and C are both expected findings with left-sided systolic
dysfunction heart failure.
5. True or False: Patients with left-sided diastolic dysfunction heart failure usually
have a normal ejection fraction.*
o True
o False
6. A patient has a history of heart failure. Which of the following statements by
the patient indicates the patient may be experiencing heart failure exacerbation?*
o A. “I’ve noticed that I’ve gain 6 lbs in one week.”
o B. “While I sleep I have to prop myself up with a pillow so I can
breathe.”
o C. “I haven’t noticed any swelling in my feet or hands lately.”
o D. Options B and C are correct.
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