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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Cardiology

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Which of the following properly describes congestive heart failure (CHF)?

Insufficient oxygenated blood flow from the coronary arteries to the heart causes damage to the heart muscle.
Insufficient oxygenated blood flow from the coronary arteries to the heart causes pain but no damage to the heart muscle.
A backup of fluid occurs when the heart is unable to sufficiently pump, which can allow fluid to fill the alveoli of the lungs and cause difficulty breathing.
The heart stops beating, respiration stops, and a patient becomes unresponsive.

Explanation

Answer: C -Congestive heart failure (CHF) is caused by the heart being unable to pump sufficiently and allowing fluid to back up within the circulatory system. CHF can lead to swelling of the lower extremities.

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