NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
When assessing the client's lower leg, which findings characteristic of venous stasis ulcers is the nurse most likely to find? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Venous stasis ulcers are typically characterized by dark brown, dry, crusty skin due to hemosiderin deposition and edema in the lower legs due to venous insufficiency.
Question 3 of 5
Which complication of anticoagulant therapy should the nurse teach the client to report to the health-care provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bleeding (
B) is a serious anticoagulant complication, requiring HCP notification. Gastric upset (
A) and constipation (
C) are minor, and MI (
D) is unrelated.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client recently diagnosed with essential hypertension. Which instruction should the nurse provide when discussing heart healthy exercise?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking 30 minutes daily (
A) is aerobic, safe, and effective for hypertension. Light weight lifting (
B) is less ideal, high-intensity aerobics (
C) is too strenuous, and weekly swimming (
D) is insufficient.