NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with cardiomyopathy about implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs). Which statement is accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An ICD monitors heart rhythm and delivers a shock to restore normal rhythm in life-threatening arrhythmias.
Question 2 of 5
The client is receiving prophylactic low molecular weight heparin. There are no PT/PTT or INR results on the client's chart since admission three (3) days ago. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: LMWH (e.g., enoxaparin) does not require PT/PTT/INR monitoring (
A); it’s administered as ordered. Notifying HCP (
B), obtaining labs (
C), or holding (
D) are unnecessary.
Question 3 of 5
The client with a pacemaker asks how to check if it is working. What is the best response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the pulse ensures the pacemaker is maintaining an appropriate heart rate.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client on strict bedrest. Which intervention is priority when caring for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High-fiber diet (
D) prevents constipation, a priority in bedrest to avoid straining and DVT risk. Fluids (
A) are important, active ROM (
B) is incorrect (passive needed), and HOB elevation (
C) is not primary.
Question 5 of 5
Which referral would be most appropriate for the client diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Physical therapy (
A) helps relieve thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms through exercises and posture correction. Surgery (
B) is rare, OT (
C) is less specific, and social work (
D) is unrelated.