NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse prioritize for a client with ventricular tachycardia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lidocaine is used to suppress ventricular tachycardia, a life-threatening arrhythmia.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Which teaching point should the nurse include for a client with coronary artery disease? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Regular exercise, stress management, medication adherence, and monitoring for chest pain reduce complications in coronary artery disease.
Question 5 of 5
Which instruction should the nurse provide to a client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dehydration can exacerbate symptoms in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by reducing preload.