NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client diagnosed with essential hypertension asks the nurse, 'I don’t know why the doctor is worried about my blood pressure. I feel just great.' Which statement by the nurse would be the most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension causes silent organ damage (heart, kidneys) (
A), even without symptoms. Headaches (
B) aren’t reliable, doctor visits (
C) are irrelevant, and heart function (
D) is vague.
Question 2 of 5
The client with endocarditis asks why they need IV antibiotics. What is the best response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IV antibiotics achieve higher blood levels to effectively treat the infection in endocarditis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with endocarditis. Which finding is most concerning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever is a hallmark of endocarditis and may indicate ongoing infection, requiring prompt attention.
Question 4 of 5
Which assessment data would require immediate intervention by the nurse for the client who is six (6) hours postoperative abdominal aortic aneurysm repair?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Absent pedal pulses (
A) suggest graft occlusion, a surgical emergency. Incisional pain (
B), distension (
C), and low-grade fever (
D) are expected or less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
The client with hypertension reports dizziness when standing. What should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dizziness when standing suggests orthostatic hypotension, which should be confirmed by measuring blood pressure in lying, sitting, and standing positions.