NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for valve replacement surgery. Which preoperative teaching is most important?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lifelong anticoagulation is often required post-valve replacement to prevent clot formation.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
Which signs/symptoms would the nurse expect to find when assessing a client diagnosed with subclavian steal syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Subclavian steal syndrome causes arm ischemia due to subclavian artery occlusion, leading to arm tiredness with exertion (
A). Shortness of breath (
B), JVD (
C), and dilated vessels (
D) are not typical.
Question 4 of 5
The 66-year-old male client has his blood pressure (BP) checked at a health fair. The BP is 168/98. Which action should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: BP 168/98 indicates stage 2 hypertension, requiring prompt HCP evaluation (
B). Waiting a month (
A) delays care, diet discussion (
C) is secondary, and normal range (
D) is incorrect (normal is <120/80).
Question 5 of 5
Which discharge instruction should the nurse discuss with the client to prevent recurrent episodes of cellulitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inspecting feet for cracks (
D) prevents skin breakdown, a cellulitis entry point in diabetes. Epsom salts (
A) are not standard, socks (
B) are less specific, and repellent (
C) prevents bites but not cracks.