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Living with Heart Failure: The OT Role

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1.  According to Mozzafarian et al., _____ of people who develop heart failure (HF) die within 5 years. 50% 43% 25% 18%

2.  All HF patients report dependence on at least _____ activity/activities. Four Three Two One

3.  According to the New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification of severity, which of the following descriptions fit the NYHA class three HF? Marked limitation of physical activity in which less than ordinary activity results in fatigue Inability to carry out any physical activity without discomfort, with angina at rest, increased discomfort with activity No physical limitations Ordinary physical activities lead to fatigue, palpitation, dyspnea, or angina, comfortable at rest

4.  Which patient-reported outcome measures were best suited for HF patients? Chronic Heart Failure Questionnaire (CHQ) and Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ) Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) and Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ) Left Ventricular Dysfunction Questionnaire (LVD-36) and Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) San Diego Heart Failure Questionnaire (SDHF) and Shortness of Breath in Heart Failure (SOB-HF)

5.  Signs and symptoms of heart failure (HF) include all of the following EXCEPT: Dyspnea Good activity tolerance Physical: elevated jugular venous pressure, pulmonary rales, LE edema, abdominal distention Exertional chest pain

6.  What is the recommendation for the amount of weekly physical activity for adults by the American Heart Association? 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity/70 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity 70 minutes of moderate aerobic activity/150 of vigorous aerobic activity 100 minutes of moderate aerobic activity/90 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity 90 minutes of moderate aerobic activity/100 of vigorous aerobic activity

7.  How many milligrams of sodium does food with Low Sodium have? 35 milligrams or less per serving 140 milligrams or less per serving At least 25% less sodium per serving than the usual sodium level Less than 5 milligrams of sodium per serving and contains no sodium chloride

8.  Which medication helps the body decrease excess fluids and sodium through urination? Hydralazine Aldosterone Antagonists Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers Diuretics

9.  Which symptoms should individuals with HF monitor daily? Activity tolerance Breathing Ability at Night Lightheadedness/ Dizziness All of the above

10.  Which of the following signs are in the yellow zone indicating that a patient needs to contact their doctor right away? No sign of chest pain Sudden weight gain of more than 2-3 lbs. Loss of appetite Shortness of breath at rest