NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has just received the a.m. shift report. Which client would the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inability to move the foot in arterial disease (
C) suggests acute ischemia, a priority. Ulcer pain (
A), cramps (
B), and Homans’ sign (
D) are less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
The home health nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with a DVT. Which action by the client warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vitamin E (
C) increases bleeding risk with DVT anticoagulation, requiring intervention. Stool softeners (
A), Medic Alert (
B), and leg elevation (
D) are appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client on strict bedrest. Which intervention is priority when caring for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High-fiber diet (
D) prevents constipation, a priority in bedrest to avoid straining and DVT risk. Fluids (
A) are important, active ROM (
B) is incorrect (passive needed), and HOB elevation (
C) is not primary.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer 7.5 mg of an oral anticoagulant. The medication available is 5 mg per tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 1.5
Rationale: Dose required: 7.5 mg. Available: 5 mg/tablet. 7.5 ÷ 5 = 1.5 tablets. Administer 1.5 tablets (e.g., one whole and one half, if scored).
Question 5 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.