NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for cardioversion. Which instruction is most important?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sedation is used during cardioversion to ensure comfort and amnesia during the procedure.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which finding in a client post-myocardial infarction requires immediate action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolonged chest pain post-myocardial infarction may indicate reinfarction or ischemia, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
Which complication should the nurse monitor for in a client with pericarditis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac tamponade is a serious complication of pericarditis, where fluid accumulation compresses the heart.
Question 5 of 5
The client is being admitted with Coumadin (warfarin, an anticoagulant) toxicity. Which laboratory data should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warfarin toxicity is monitored via INR (
C), which reflects bleeding risk. BUN (
A) assesses kidneys, bilirubin (
B) liver, and PTT (
D) is for heparin.