NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a class on coronary artery disease. Which modifiable risk factor should the nurse discuss when teaching about atherosclerosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stress (
A) is a modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis (e.g., via lifestyle changes). Age (
B), gender (
C), and family history (
D) are non-modifiable.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with endocarditis. Which finding is most concerning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever is a hallmark of endocarditis and may indicate ongoing infection, requiring prompt attention.
Question 3 of 5
As the nurse provides discharge instructions to the client with varicose veins, which activity should the nurse suggest the client avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting with crossed knees can compress veins, worsening venous stasis in clients with varicose veins.
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 diagnosed with a DVT is on a heparin drip at 1,400 units per hour, and Coumadin (warfarin sodium, also an anticoagulant) 5 mg daily. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Check PTT (heparin) and PT/INR (warfarin) (
A) to assess therapeutic levels before action. HCP check (
B), administering (
C), or discontinuing (
D) depend on lab results (heparin often continues briefly with warfarin).