NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client with heart failure reports fatigue. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fatigue in heart failure may indicate hypoxemia, so assessing oxygen saturation is the priority.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The wife of a client with arterial occlusive disease tells the nurse, 'My husband says he is having rest pain. What does that mean?' Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rest pain (
B) occurs in severe PAD due to inadequate oxygen supply at rest. Pain when stopping (
A) is claudication, concern (
C) avoids the question, and improvement (
D) is incorrect (rest pain indicates worsening).
Question 4 of 5
Which risk factor for coronary artery disease should the nurse address first in a client who smokes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Smoking cessation is a priority, as it directly reduces endothelial damage and improves oxygen delivery.
Question 5 of 5
The client on the telemetry unit diagnosed with a thromboembolism is complaining of chest pain and anxiety. Which action should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chest pain/anxiety in thromboembolism suggests pulmonary embolism; calling RRT (
A) ensures rapid intervention. Vitals (
B), UAP (
C), and telemetry (
D) follow.