Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX | Nurselytic

Questions 72

NCLEX-PN

Home > NCLEX-PN > Peripheral Vascular > Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX
NCLEX-PN Test Bank

Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions

Extract:


Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for clients on a medical floor. Which client will the nurse assess first?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Decreased pedal pulse in arterial occlusive disease (
D) suggests acute ischemia, a priority. Constipation (
A), unauthorized ambulation (
B), and epistaxis/headache (
C) are less urgent.

Question 2 of 5

Which response by the nurse about blood circulation is most appropriate?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: After vein stripping, other superficial and deep veins compensate for the removed veins, maintaining circulation.

Question 3 of 5

Which complication of uncontrolled hypertension should the nurse include in client teaching? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,C,E

Rationale: Uncontrolled hypertension can damage blood vessels, leading to stroke, kidney failure, heart attack, and vision loss.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is discussing the importance of exercising with a client who is diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Which statement best describes the scientific rationale for encouraging 30 minutes of walking daily to help prevent complications of atherosclerosis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Walking promotes collateral circulation (
A), improving blood flow in CAD. Isometric exercises (
B) increase BP, plaque prevention (
C) is indirect, and glucose transport (
D) is unrelated.

Question 5 of 5

Which client would be most at risk for developing varicose veins?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Nurses (
A) stand for long periods, increasing varicose vein risk. Bus drivers (
B) sit, nulliparity (
C) is less risky, and diabetes (
D) is not a direct factor.

Similar Questions

Which activity should the nurse advise a client with a new pacemaker to avoid?
The client on the telemetry unit diagnosed with a thromboembolism is complaining of chest pain and anxiety. Which action should the nurse implement first?
The intensive care department nurse is calculating the total intake for a client diagnosed with hypertensive crisis. The client has received 880 mL of D5W, IVPB of 100 mL of 0.9% NS, 8 ounces of water, 4 ounces of milk, and 6 ounces of chicken broth. The client has had a urinary output of 1,480 mL. What is the total intake for this client?
The nurse is teaching the client recently diagnosed with essential hypertension. Which instruction should the nurse provide when discussing heart healthy exercise?
Which medication should the nurse expect the health-care provider to order for a client diagnosed with arterial occlusive disease?

Access More Questions!

NCLEX PN Basic

$89/ 30 days

 

NCLEX PN Premium

$150/ 90 days