NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client with cardiomyopathy is prescribed a beta-blocker. What is the primary purpose of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Beta-blockers reduce heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand, decreasing cardiac workload.
Question 2 of 5
The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is caring for the client diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. Which action would warrant immediate intervention from the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing compression stockings (
A) at night is incorrect; they should be worn to reduce edema. Manual BP (
B), opening cartons (
C), and I/O Calculation(ans only)s (
D) are appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
Which finding in a client post-myocardial infarction requires immediate action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolonged chest pain post-myocardial infarction may indicate reinfarction or ischemia, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
The client prescribed rivaroxaban (Xarelto), an anticoagulant, is complaining of dark, tarry stool. Which should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dark, tarry stool suggests GI bleeding; notifying HCP (
A) is first for urgent evaluation. Stool sample (
B), last dose (
C), and bleeding assessment (
D) follow.
Question 5 of 5
Which actions should the surgical scrub nurse take to prevent personally developing a DVT?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flexing muscles and changing positions (
B) promote venous return, preventing DVT. Dependent position (
A) increases risk, socks/heels (
C) are irrelevant, and breaks (
D) are impractical.