NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client with hypertension reports dizziness when standing. What should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dizziness when standing suggests orthostatic hypotension, which should be confirmed by measuring blood pressure in lying, sitting, and standing positions.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which teaching point should the nurse include for a client with cardiomyopathy? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E,F
Rationale: Monitoring heart failure signs, avoiding alcohol, adhering to medications, reporting weight gain, and limiting fluids prevent complications.
Question 4 of 5
Which assessment data would require immediate intervention by the nurse for the client who is six (6) hours postoperative abdominal aortic aneurysm repair?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Absent pedal pulses (
A) suggest graft occlusion, a surgical emergency. Incisional pain (
B), distension (
C), and low-grade fever (
D) are expected or less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
The client is receiving prophylactic low molecular weight heparin. There are no PT/PTT or INR results on the client's chart since admission three (3) days ago. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: LMWH (e.g., enoxaparin) does not require PT/PTT/INR monitoring (
A); it’s administered as ordered. Notifying HCP (
B), obtaining labs (
C), or holding (
D) are unnecessary.