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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) are most often found to be caused by inherited factors.
Which is the correct description for the cause of these cardiomyopathies?

HCM and ARVD are linked to deficiencies in cardiac development.

HCM and ARVD are linked to genetic mutations.

HCM is associated with a genetic mutation related to desmosomal proteins; ARVD is linked to a chromosomal defect.

HCM is linked to genetic mutations; ARVD is due to chromosomal defects.

HCM and ARVD are linked to genetic mutations.

Both HCM and ARVD are linked to genetic mutations. ARVD is specifically linked to a mutation of the desmosomal proteins. Neither HCM nor ARVD is closely associated with chromosomal defects, nor are they linked to specific malformations in cardiac development.

The nurse is admitting a patient with cardiomyopathy.
Which information should the nurse include in the physical examination?

History of hypertension

Vital signs

Report of recent weight gain

Diet and activity

Vital signs

Vital signs are part of the physical examination. When admitting a patient with cardiomyopathy, history of hypertension, recent weight gain, and diet and activity should be included in the health history.

A 56-year-old patient newly diagnosed with cardiomyopathy was discharged after a short hospital stay. Several weeks later they are seen for a follow-up appointment.
Which statement by the patient indicates success in implementing a planning goal set forth by the healthcare team?

"I do not have a blood pressure (BP) monitor at home, so I can't monitor that like you said, but I make sure I write down my BP every time I visit a doctor."

"I have cut back on my smoking a lot! I went from almost a pack a day to a little over half a pack a day."

"I have cut out all fried foods and my favorite snack, cured Italian meats! I've been eating a lot of fruit and vegetables lately as well."

"I'm still a little confused about what time of day I'm supposed to take my medication, but I know that it's supposed to help me, so I will try to be better at that."

"I have cut out all fried foods and my favorite snack, cured Italian meats! I've been eating a lot of fruit and vegetables lately as well."

In which cardiomyopathies is the nurse likely to hear both S3 and S4 murmurs?

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM)

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM)

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM)

A patient with restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) is becoming increasingly frustrated with the symptoms they are experiencing because the therapies they are undergoing are not alleviating the symptoms. During one visit, the patient asks the nurse, "Can't I just get on the transplant list and get a new healthy heart?"
How should the nurse respond?

"Transplantation is certainly a viable option. To get on the list to receive a new heart, you must go through some more diagnostic testing and have a few more appointments with specialists."

"Transplantation is the definitive form of treatment for your cardiomyopathy, although you will need to understand that you are at risk for organ rejection for the rest of your life once the surgery is complete."

"Transplants are not options for people with cardiomyopathy, so I'm afraid that is not something we can pursue."

"Unfortunately, transplants on patients with the type of cardiomyopathy that you have don't work. The underlying process that causes fibrosis in your heart will not be eliminated, and eventually it will affect the transplanted heart."

"Unfortunately, transplants on patients with the type of cardiomyopathy that you have don't work. The underlying process that causes fibrosis in your heart will not be eliminated, and eventually it will affect the transplanted heart."

The nurse is reviewing the diagnostic tests for a patient admitted for possible cardiomyopathy.
Which test will evaluate coronary artery perfusion?

Echocardiogram

Cardiac catheterization

Radionuclear scan

Myocardial biopsy

Cardiac catheterization

A cardiac catheterization evaluates the patient's coronary artery perfusion. An echocardiogram detects cardiac enlargement. A myocardial biopsy examines heart cells for infiltration, fibrosis, or inflammation. Radionuclear scans identify changes in ventricular volume and mass.

The nurse is teaching a community group about how to manage and reduce risks associated with hypertension.
Which activity should the nurse recommend to this group as having a positive effect on reducing risk factors?

Taking a course on baking cupcakes and pastries

Including more fruit juices in the diet

Participating in yoga class three times per week

Smoking marijuana

Participating in yoga class three times per week

Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse expect to include when planning care for a patient with cardiomyopathy?

Cardiac Output, Decreased

Pain, Chronic

Fluid Volume, Deficient

Gas Exchange, Impaired

Cardiac Output, Decreased

A patient admitted to a medical unit for cardiomyopathy has a family history of cardiomyopathy, hypertension, and chronic alcohol and drug use.
Which type of cardiomyopathy should the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?

Restrictive cardiomyopathy

Dilated cardiomyopathy

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Dilated cardiomyopathy

The nurse plans to monitor fluid volume for a patient diagnosed with cardiomyopathy.
Which intervention should the nurse include in the patient's plan of care?

Monitor the patient's weight daily.

Administer supplemental oxygen.

Auscultate heart sounds.

Encourage rest periods throughout the day.

Monitor the patient's weight daily.

The nurse is caring for a patient with a family history of heart disease. Because of this, the patient takes their health very seriously and works hard at keeping a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Which behavior is the patient least likely to include in their lifestyle?

Drinking four cocktails in one evening

Eating a pescatarian diet (a vegetarian and fish diet)

Bicycling to and from work every day

Meditating for 20 minutes every night before bed

Drinking four cocktails in one evening

Which circulatory therapy is used to treat cardiomyopathies?

Surgical ventricular remodeling

Left ventricular assist device

Pacemaker

Cardiac transplantation

Left ventricular assist device

The left ventricular assist device is often used as a measure to support cardiac output prior to a heart transplant. The device assists the left side of the heart to maintain perfusion to the rest of the circulatory system. A pacemaker is used to control life-threatening dysrhythmias or help maintain a stable heart rhythm. Surgical ventricular remodeling is an alternative to transplantation, which is the definitive treatment for dilated cardiomyopathy.

A patient is receiving an implanted cardiac defibrillator (ICD) due to arrhythmias related to cardiomyopathy. The patient asks what this will do to their heart.
How should the nurse respond?

"It is a surgical pump implanted into the abdominal cavity that aids in perfusion throughout the body."

"When it's needed, the ICD can send an electrical impulse to stimulate cardiac contraction."

"The ICD increases the size of the left ventricle to improve heart function and increase overall muscle size."

"The ICD reduces the size of the left ventricle to improve heart function and reduce overall muscle size."

"When it's needed, the ICD can send an electrical impulse to stimulate cardiac contraction."

The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with cardiomyopathy.
Which assessment finding indicates that the patient is experiencing heart failure, which is a clinical manifestation of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)?

Nocturnal dyspnea

Dizziness

Chest pain

Nausea

Nocturnal dyspnea

The nurse is working with a patient who has been diagnosed with the early stages of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).
Which goal is appropriate for the ongoing treatment and support of the patient?

To prepare for implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation

To eliminate exercise from the lifestyle

To implement low-sodium dietary modifications

To begin a medication regimen of beta blockers

To implement low-sodium dietary modifications

Which statement describes the relationship of fluid level and cardiac function in patients with cardiomyopathy?

Increased fluid volume alleviates stress on the failing heart, which enables the heart to not have to pump as hard to manage workload; additional fluids should be included in the patient's diet.

Increased fluid volume puts added stress on failing heart ventricles, which makes them work harder to manage the fluid load; therefore, fluids should be restricted.

As the heart fails, stroke volume and tissue perfusion increase and added fluid puts further strain on an already low-performing heart; therefore, fluids should be restricted.

Fluids should be increased in patients with cardiomyopathy to ensure adequate hydration.

Increased fluid volume puts added stress on failing heart ventricles, which makes them work harder to manage the fluid load; therefore, fluids should be restricted.

The ECG of a patient with cardiomyopathy showed atrial fibrillation and signs of ventricular tachycardia.
The nurse should expect that the patient will most likely undergo which therapy?

Elastic compression stockings

Abdominocentesis

Implanted cardiac defibrillator

Surgery to repair the damaged tissue

Implanted cardiac defibrillator

A patient is instructed to begin implementing dietary modifications to reduce the onset of cardiomyopathy. To help the patient, the nurse provides a list of appropriate foods to eat each day.
Which food should the nurse instruct the patient to avoid?

Low-fat Greek yogurt

Salmon

Brown rice

Pepperoni

Pepperoni

The nurse is caring for a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) who has developed symptoms of cardiomegaly. The patient's family asks the nurse about whether or not they should encourage the patient to begin exercising more.
Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

"Some activity is helpful, but you must ensure that only passive range of motion (ROM) exercises are completed."

"Exercising is not going to be helpful at this point in the disease. Resting and taking it easy are the best ways to move forward at this point."

"Exercising is a great idea. An hour of swimming every day could help immensely."

"Exercise can be helpful, but you should consult your primary healthcare provider about the most appropriate regimen. Patients with cardiomegaly cannot tolerate rigorous exercise."

"Exercise can be helpful, but you should consult your primary healthcare provider about the most appropriate regimen. Patients with cardiomegaly cannot tolerate rigorous exerci

The nurse is teaching a patient who is in early stages of heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy about lifestyle modifications.
Which suggestion should the nurse make to the patient?

Encouraging the patient to practice the Valsalva maneuver when moving their bowels

Advising the patient to begin a more rigorous exercise routine

Instructing the patient to elevate their feet at the end of the bed when sleeping or resting

Encouraging the patient to rest periodically throughout the day

Encouraging the patient to rest periodically throughout the day

As cardiac output (CO) falls, compensatory mechanisms cause

Salt and water retention, which increases blood volume.

A patient w/ cardiomyopathy presents w/ ascites. What procedure would you expect them to undergo?

Abdominocentesis

What procedure is performed as a treatment for angina?

Surgery to repair damaged coronary arteries

What devise is often used as a measure to support CO prior to a heart transplant?

Left ventricular assist device

What device is used to control life-threatening dysrhythmias or maintain a stable heart rhythm?

Pacemaker

What procedure is performed as an alternative to transplantation in patients w/ DCM?

Surgical ventricular remodeling

A patient is diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).
Which scheduled medication should the nurse clarify with the healthcare provider before implementing administration?

Anticoagulant

Antidysrhythmic

Diuretic

Beta blocker

Beta blocker

Which patient is most at risk for developing cardiomyopathy?

A 54-year-old former cocaine user who self-reports smoking five cigarettes per day and consuming a diet that consists mostly of red meat, chicken, and some vegetables. They work two jobs, one during the day shift and one third shift (night shift) job.

A 45-year-old patient who smoked for eight years before quitting when they turned 40; works as a coder and spends many hours seated at a desk working each day. They self-report attending spin class three times per week.

A 16-year-old patient with a BMI of 32 and a history of alcohol abuse, who attends alternative school daily and works with a counselor to develop healthy methods of handling stress and anger management.

A 76-year-old patient with a family history of heart failure, who consumes a plant-based vegetarian diet and was a former competitive runner in their 20s through 50s. They now attend a senior exercise class everyday and walk their dogs three times each day for a combined distance of over 3 miles.

A 54-year-old former cocaine user who self-reports smoking five cigarettes per day and consuming a diet that consists mostly of red meat, chicken, and some vegetables. They work two jobs, one during the day shift and one third shift (night shift) job.

A patient is seen in the emergency department reporting significant fatigue. Upon further assessment, the nurse finds evidence of dyspnea, S3 and S4 gallop, and mitral regurgitation murmur.
Which type of cardiomyopathy is the patient likely to be diagnosed with if diagnostic procedures also show right-sided heart failure?

Unclassified cardiomegaly

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD)

Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM)

Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM)

Which information should be assessed when completing a health history for a patient diagnosed with cardiomyopathy?

Capillary refill

Peripheral pulses

Recent weight gain

Breath sounds

Recent weight gain

What medication should be used w/ caution in patients w/ dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)?

Beta Blockers

What type of cardiomyopathy presents w/ dyspnea, fatigue, right-sided heart failure, mild-moderate cardiomegaly, S3 & S4 gallop, & mitral regurgitation murmur?

Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM)

What type of cardiomyopathy often presents w/ symptoms of HF & chest pain, or may be asymptomatic?

Unclassified cardiomyopathy

A 73-year-old woman was recently diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM).
The nurse should expect the patient to most likely present with which clinical manifestations?

Ventricular tachyarrhythmia

S3 and S4 gallop, elevated jugular venous pressure, and right-sided heart failure

Heart failure, cardiomegaly, dysrhythmia

Left ventricular hypertrophy, dysrhythmias, anginal pain

S3 and S4 gallop, elevated jugular venous pressure, and right-sided heart failure

Heart failure, cardiomegaly, & dysrhythmia are all clinical manifestations of what types of cardiomyopathy?

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)

Left ventricular hypertrophy, dysrhythmias, & anginal pain are all manifestations of what type of cardiomyopathy?

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Ventricular tachyarrhythmias are a manifestation of what type of cardiomyopathy?

Right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD)

What type of cardiomyopathy is specifically linked to a mutation of the desmosomal proteins?

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD)

What diagnostic test evaluates a patient's coronary artery perfusion?

Cardiac catheterization

What diagnostic test detects cardiac enlargement?

Echocardiogram

What diagnostic test examines heart cells for infiltration, fibrosis, or inflammation?

Myocardial biopsy

What diagnostic test identifies changes in ventricular volume and mass?

Radionuclear scan

Which type of cardiomyopathy can be treated with heart transplantation?

In these cases, life expectancy is significantly reduced: a mean 3-year survival time has been reported13. Heart transplantation can be a life saving therapeutic option for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a burn-out end-stage phase.

What are the 4 types of cardiomyopathy?

The main types of cardiomyopathy are: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) Left Ventricular Non-compaction (LVNC)

What is the most common treatment for cardiomyopathy?

Treatment options for cardiomyopathy.
Lifestyle changes. Stopping alcohol use. Monitoring salt intake..
Medicines. Lower blood pressure. ... .
Surgically implanted device that helps maintain proper heart rhythm..
Ablation procedure. Removes extra heart tissue to reduce thickening. ... .
Heart transplant (for a severely damaged heart).

What is the treatment for dilated cardiomyopathy?

Treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy may include medications or surgery to implant a medical device that controls the heartbeat or helps the heart pump blood. Sometimes, a heart transplant is needed.