NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heparin therapy intravenously. Which assessment data would indicate to the nurse the client is developing heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: HIT causes thrombocytopenia and bleeding: IV site bleeding (
A), platelet drop from 420 to 200 (
C), and gum bleeding (
D) are signs. Chest pain/restlessness (
B) suggests PE, and skin lesions (E) are not typical.
Question 2 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 3 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 4 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 5 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale: