NURC 324 Ch. 40 Test Questions and
All Correct Answers.
Match each type of cardiomyopathy with its associated history finding. - Answer Patient was
diagnosed with sarcoidosis 6 years ago
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Patient has a 12-year history of cocaine abuse
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Patient has a history of aortic stenosis (AS)
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Which physiologic cardiac change is noted in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (CMP)?
Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - Answer Ventricular
dilation
Impaired systolic function
Atrial enlargement
Blood stasis in the left ventricle
Which intervention may be required with end-stage dilated cardiomyopathy (CMP)? - Answer
Heart transplant
Which characteristic describes hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (CMP)? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct. - Answer Rapid, forceful contraction
Impaired relaxation
Obstruction to aortic outflow
Which treatment option would the nurse anticipate for a patient with hypertrophic
cardiomyopathy who has severe symptoms? - Answer Ventricular myotomy
All Correct Answers.
Match each type of cardiomyopathy with its associated history finding. - Answer Patient was
diagnosed with sarcoidosis 6 years ago
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Patient has a 12-year history of cocaine abuse
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Patient has a history of aortic stenosis (AS)
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Which physiologic cardiac change is noted in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (CMP)?
Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - Answer Ventricular
dilation
Impaired systolic function
Atrial enlargement
Blood stasis in the left ventricle
Which intervention may be required with end-stage dilated cardiomyopathy (CMP)? - Answer
Heart transplant
Which characteristic describes hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (CMP)? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct. - Answer Rapid, forceful contraction
Impaired relaxation
Obstruction to aortic outflow
Which treatment option would the nurse anticipate for a patient with hypertrophic
cardiomyopathy who has severe symptoms? - Answer Ventricular myotomy
