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Week 10 CON
Week 10 Cardiomyopathy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Match the type of cardiomyopathy with its associated history finding. -Patient has a 12-year history of cocaine abuse. - Patient works as a professional football player. - Patient was diagnosed with sarcoidosis 6 years ago. | - Dilated cardiomyopathy -Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - Restrictive cardiomyopathy |
| The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with myocardial fibrosis who has developed restrictive cardiomyopathy. The patient asks why the myocardial fibrosis has caused problems with his heart. Which is the best response by the nurse? | “The heart can’t fill properly, so blood flow to the rest of the body is decreased.” |
| A patient is diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Which symptoms may the patient report? | - “I feel very dizzy when I walk up and down the stairs.” - “My chest has been hurting intermittently for a while now.” -“I just feel very tired all day, even when I haven’t done anything.” |
| A patient is diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Which symptoms may the patient report? | - “I have trouble breathing when I’m just sitting still.” - “I feel very dizzy when I walk up and down the stairs.” - “My chest has been hurting intermittently for a while now.” - “I just feel very tired all day, even when I haven’t done anything.” |
| Mr. Ransom has been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Which recommendations can the nurse give Mr. Ransom to prevent any further episodes of syncope? | “Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day.” |
| The nurse provides discharge instructions to the caregivers of a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy. Which priority instructions would the nurse include in the plan of care? | Balance activity and rest periods throughout the day to. - Use stress management techniques such as relaxation, deep breathing, a. - The patient should report any signs of heart failure to - Encourage the patient with dilated cardiomyopathy to take all |
| A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. Which information would the nurse include as part of caregiver education? | Caregivers should learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) because of the potential for sudden cardiac arrest. |
| A nurse is assessing a patient who has been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (CMP). Which is the primary defect in cardiac function? | Thickened ventricular walls |
| A nurse is caring for a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy. Which common symptoms might the nurse encounter? | Fatigue - Anorexia - Dyspnea at rest - Blood clot formation - Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
| A patient with myocardial fibrosis reports fatigue, exercise intolerance, and dyspnea. The nurse notes 3+ lower extremity edema and jugular venous distention. Which type of cardiomyopathy commonly presents with these symptoms? | Restrictive cardiomyopathy |
| The nurse is caring for a patient with cardiomyopathy related to chronic sarcoidosis. The patient reports fatigue and shortness of breath. The nurse notes dry mucous membranes and poor skin turgor. Which nursing action is the priority? | Administer intravenous (IV) normal saline solution at a rate of 75 mL/hr. |
| A community health nurse presents information on management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy to a group. The nurse should include which information in the presentation? | Amiodarone - Echocardiogram - B-Adrenergic blockers - Atrioventricular pacing - Percutaneous transluminal septal myocardial ablation |
| The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with alcohol-related cardiomyopathy. The patient reports crushing chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Which provider order would the nurse implement first? | Administer nitroglycerin sublingually. |
Created by:
Brandi Sizemore
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