NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about heart failure medications. Which statement about furosemide (Lasix) is accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that promotes fluid excretion, reducing preload in heart failure.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is administering a beta blocker to the client diagnosed with essential hypertension. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Beta blockers lower BP; BP <90/60 (
B) indicates hypotension, warranting withholding the dose. Potassium 3.8 (
A) is normal, pulse >100 (
C) is not a contraindication, and orthostatic checks (
D) are routine but not primary.
Question 3 of 5
The client with coronary artery disease reports chest pain. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is the first-line treatment for angina to relieve chest pain by dilating coronary arteries.
Question 4 of 5
The client with peripheral artery disease asks why they need to walk daily. What is the best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Walking stimulates the development of collateral vessels, improving blood flow in peripheral artery disease.
Question 5 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.