Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Competency Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• right : the side of the heart that that, when failing, leads to systemic congestion and peripheral edema
• diuretic : a medication class that reduces fluid overload in chf patients
• diastolic : the term for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (hfpef) is also called _ heart failure
• weight : daily _ assesses the patient’s fluid status and detect worsening chf
• sodium : a common dietary restriction for chf patient to prevent fluid retention
• left : the side of the heart that, when failing, leads to pulmonary congestion
• metoprolol : beta-blocker used to treat heart failure
• heartrate : a vital sign often increased due to the heart working harder in chf
• exercise : a key lifestyle change recommended for chf patients, involving physical activity
• orthopnea : difficulty breathing while lying flat
• edema : a term for swelling, often seen in the legs and ankles
• echocardiogram : a common test used to evaluate heart function and ejection fraction
• hypertension : a condition that can lead to chf, characterized by high blood pressure
• potassium : a mineral that must be monitored in chf patients on diuretics
• chest : _ x-ray can determine the severity of pulmonary edema
• dyspnea : shortness of breath