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Question 1 of 5

Which actions should the surgical scrub nurse take to prevent personally developing a DVT?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Flexing muscles and changing positions (
B) promote venous return, preventing DVT. Dependent position (
A) increases risk, socks/heels (
C) are irrelevant, and breaks (
D) are impractical.

Question 2 of 5

Which client problem would be priority in a client diagnosed with arterial occlusive disease who is admitted to the hospital with a foot ulcer?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A foot ulcer in PAD indicates impaired skin integrity (
A), the priority due to infection risk. Activity intolerance (
B), health maintenance (
C), and neuropathy (
D) are secondary.

Question 3 of 5

Which actions should the surgical scrub nurse take to prevent personally developing a DVT?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Flexing muscles and changing positions (
B) promote venous return, preventing DVT. Dependent position (
A) increases risk, socks/heels (
C) are irrelevant, and breaks (
D) are impractical.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is discussing the importance of exercising with a client who is diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Which statement best describes the scientific rationale for encouraging 30 minutes of walking daily to help prevent complications of atherosclerosis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Walking promotes collateral circulation (
A), improving blood flow in CAD. Isometric exercises (
B) increase BP, plaque prevention (
C) is indirect, and glucose transport (
D) is unrelated.

Question 5 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.

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