NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a male client diagnosed with essential hypertension. Which information regarding antihypertensive medication should the nurse teach?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antihypertensives cause orthostatic hypotension; rising slowly (
C) prevents falls. Frequent BP checks (
A) are excessive, drug levels (
B) are rarely monitored, and glucose meters (
D) are irrelevant.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment finding indicates a worsening condition in a client with pericarditis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Muffled heart sounds suggest pericardial effusion or cardiac tamponade, indicating worsening pericarditis.
Question 3 of 5
The client with peripheral artery disease asks why they need to walk daily. What is the best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Walking stimulates the development of collateral vessels, improving blood flow in peripheral artery disease.
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 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.