NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The wife of a client with arterial occlusive disease tells the nurse, 'My husband says he is having rest pain. What does that mean?' Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rest pain (
B) occurs in severe PAD due to inadequate oxygen supply at rest. Pain when stopping (
A) is claudication, concern (
C) avoids the question, and improvement (
D) is incorrect (rest pain indicates worsening).
Question 2 of 5
The client with a left-sided mastectomy is diagnosed with elephantiasis of the left arm. Which signs/symptoms should the nurse expect to assess?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elephantiasis causes chronic lymphedema, leading to arm edema from axilla to fingertips (
A). Pain/redness (
B) suggests infection, tented turgor (
C) is dehydration, and nipple changes (
D) are breast cancer signs.
Question 3 of 5
Which complication should the nurse monitor for in a client with pericarditis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac tamponade is a serious complication of pericarditis, where fluid accumulation compresses the heart.
Question 4 of 5
Which complaint made by the client to the nurse can best be attributed to varicose leg veins?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Varicose veins often cause fatigue and heaviness in the legs, especially after prolonged standing, due to impaired venous return.
Question 5 of 5
Which instruction should the nurse provide to a client with endocarditis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adhering to antibiotic therapy is critical to eradicate the infection in endocarditis.