NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse identifies the concept of clotting for a client diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis. Which clinical manifestations support the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Swelling, warmth, and tenderness (
C) are classic DVT signs. Brown-purple (
A) is venous insufficiency, red skin (
B) is nonspecific, and pain with walking (
D) is arterial.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment data would support that the client has a venous stasis ulcer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Venous stasis ulcers are superficial, pink, and medial (
A) due to venous pooling. Deep/pale (
B) or necrotic (
D) ulcers suggest arterial insufficiency, and blisters (
C) are unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
The health-care provider ordered a femoral angiogram for the client diagnosed with arterial occlusive disease. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Femoral angiograms require increased fluids post-procedure (
D) to flush contrast dye. Bedside (
A) is incorrect (done in cath lab), bedrest is strict (
B), and IV access (
C) is needed.
Question 4 of 5
The client presents to the outpatient clinic complaining of calf pain. The client reports returning from an airplane trip the previous day. Which should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calf pain post-flight suggests DVT; assessing for chest pain (
C) rules out pulmonary embolism, a priority. Lung/heart sounds (
A), trip length (
B), and calf exam (
D) follow.
Question 5 of 5
The client with pericarditis is prescribed ibuprofen. What is the primary purpose of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ibuprofen reduces pericardial inflammation, alleviating pain and swelling.