NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet to a client diagnosed with essential hypertension. Which statement indicates that the client understands teaching concerning the DASH diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The DASH diet emphasizes 4–5 servings of vegetables daily (
A) to lower BP. Marbled meat (
B) is high-fat, whole milk (
C) is limited, and grains (
D) are encouraged (6–8 servings daily).
Question 2 of 5
Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor closely in a client with heart failure? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: BNP indicates heart failure severity, potassium and sodium affect fluid balance and medication safety, and BUN reflects renal perfusion.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is completing a neurovascular assessment on the client with chronic venous insufficiency. What should be included in this assessment? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Paresthesia (
A) and pedal pulses (
B) assess neurovascular status in venous insufficiency. Paralysis (
C) and pallor (
D) are arterial, and polar/temperature (E) is assessed but not primary.
Question 4 of 5
Which client would be most at risk for developing varicose veins?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nurses (
A) stand for long periods, increasing varicose vein risk. Bus drivers (
B) sit, nulliparity (
C) is less risky, and diabetes (
D) is not a direct factor.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is administering a beta blocker to the client diagnosed with essential hypertension. Which data would cause the nurse to question administering the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Beta blockers slow heart rate; an apical pulse of 56 (
D) may indicate bradycardia, warranting caution. BP 110/70 (
A) is acceptable, K+ 3.4 (
B) is low but unrelated, and cough (
C) is not a contraindication.