NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client with coronary artery disease reports chest pain. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is the first-line treatment for angina to relieve chest pain by dilating coronary arteries.
Question 2 of 5
The client had an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair two (2) days ago. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing bowel sounds (
A) is first to detect ileus, common post-AAA repair. Antibiotics (
B), splinting (
C), and ambulation (
D) follow based on assessment.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a male client diagnosed with essential hypertension. Which information regarding antihypertensive medication should the nurse teach?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antihypertensives cause orthostatic hypotension; rising slowly (
C) prevents falls. Frequent BP checks (
A) are excessive, drug levels (
B) are rarely monitored, and glucose meters (
D) are irrelevant.
Question 4 of 5
Which assessment finding indicates a worsening condition in a client with pericarditis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Muffled heart sounds suggest pericardial effusion or cardiac tamponade, indicating worsening pericarditis.
Question 5 of 5
Which referral would be most appropriate for the client diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Physical therapy (
A) helps relieve thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms through exercises and posture correction. Surgery (
B) is rare, OT (
C) is less specific, and social work (
D) is unrelated.