Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

Which diagnostic test should the nurse expect for a client with suspected endocarditis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Blood cultures identify the causative organism in endocarditis.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is teaching a class on atherosclerosis. Which statement describes the scientific rationale as to why diabetes is a risk factor for developing atherosclerosis?

A. Glucose combines with carbon monoxide, instead of with oxygen, and this leads to oxygen deprivation of tissues. B. Diabetes stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in peripheral constriction that increases the development of atherosclerosis. C. Diabetes speeds the atherosclerotic process by thickening the basement membrane of both large and small vessels. D. The increased glucose combines with the hemoglobin, which causes deposits of plaque in the lining of the vessels.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Diabetes accelerates atherosclerosis by thickening vascular basement membranes (
C), promoting plaque. Carbon monoxide (
A), sympathetic stimulation (
B), and glucose-hemoglobin (
D) are incorrect mechanisms.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is teaching a class on coronary artery disease. Which modifiable risk factor should the nurse discuss when teaching about atherosclerosis?

A. Stress. B. Age. C. Gender. D. Family history.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Stress (
A) is a modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis (e.g., via lifestyle changes). Age (
B), gender (
C), and family history (
D) are non-modifiable.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for clients on a surgical floor. Which client should be assessed first?

A. The client who is four (4) days postoperative abdominal surgery and is complaining of left calf pain when ambulating. B. The client who is one (1) day postoperative hernia repair who has just been able to void 550 mL of clear amber urine. C. The client who is five (5) days postoperative open cholecystectomy who has a T-tube and is being discharged. D. The client who is 16 hours post-abdominal hysterectomy and is complaining of abdominal pain and is expelling flatus.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Calf pain post-surgery (
A) suggests DVT, requiring immediate assessment. Normal voiding (
B), discharge (
C), and expected pain/flatus (
D) are less urgent.

Question 5 of 5

Which instruction should the nurse provide to a client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

A. Engage in competitive sports. B. Avoid dehydration. C. Take ibuprofen for chest pain. D. Limit sleep to 6 hours nightly.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Dehydration can exacerbate symptoms in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by reducing preload.

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