NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client with chronic venous insufficiency. Which statement indicates the client understands the discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the bed (
B) reduces edema in venous insufficiency. Crossing legs (
A) is discouraged entirely, aspirin (
C) is for arterial issues, and 3,000 mL (
D) risks fluid overload.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment data would the nurse expect to find in the client diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Brown discoloration (
D) results from hemosiderin deposits in venous insufficiency. Decreased pulses (
A) and claudication (
C) are arterial, and cool skin (
B) is not typical (skin is often warm).
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.