NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client diagnosed with subclavian steal syndrome has undergone surgery. Which assessment data would warrant immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Numbness in the right hand (
B) post-subclavian surgery suggests nerve or vascular compromise, requiring immediate action. Absent pedal pulse (
A) is unrelated, strong brachial pulse (
C) is normal, and CRT <3 sec (
D) is normal.
Question 2 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse prioritize for a client with heart failure experiencing shortness of breath?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering oxygen improves oxygenation in clients with shortness of breath due to heart failure.
Question 3 of 5
Which assessment finding would indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an arterial disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Arterial disorders, such as peripheral artery disease, often cause claudication, which is leg pain that worsens with exercise due to inadequate blood flow.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse identifies the concept of clotting for a client diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis. Which clinical manifestations support the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Swelling, warmth, and tenderness (
C) are classic DVT signs. Brown-purple (
A) is venous insufficiency, red skin (
B) is nonspecific, and pain with walking (
D) is arterial.
Question 5 of 5
The health-care provider ordered a femoral angiogram for the client diagnosed with arterial occlusive disease. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Femoral angiograms require increased fluids post-procedure (
D) to flush contrast dye. Bedside (
A) is incorrect (done in cath lab), bedrest is strict (
B), and IV access (
C) is needed.