NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse is discussing discharge teaching with the client who is three (3) days postoperative abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Which discharge instructions should the nurse include when teaching the client?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Notifying HCP of redness (
A) and limiting lifting to <20 lbs (
B) prevent infection and graft stress. Unrelieved pain (
C) requires evaluation, and daily BMs (
D) are not critical.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client with atrial fibrillation. Which finding is most concerning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dizziness and shortness of breath suggest hemodynamic instability, which is concerning in atrial fibrillation.
Question 4 of 5
The client diagnosed with atherosclerosis asks the nurse, 'I have heard of atherosclerosis for many years but I never really knew what it meant. Am I going to die?' Which statement would be the nurse’s best response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atherosclerosis is plaque buildup in arteries (
D), a clear and accurate response. It’s not always fatal (
A), doesn’t primarily affect brain (
B), and isn’t the sole cause of hypertension (
C).
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with endocarditis about preventing recurrence. Which statement is most important?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prophylactic antibiotics before dental procedures prevent bacterial seeding of heart valves.