NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which dietary selection indicates the client with essential hypertension understands the discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Broiled fish, steamed broccoli, and salad (
D) are low-sodium, low-fat, aligning with hypertension teaching. Pork chops (
A), meatballs/bread (
B), and ham/cheese (
C) are high-sodium/fat.
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 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 4 of 5
Which response by the nurse about blood circulation is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: After vein stripping, other superficial and deep veins compensate for the removed veins, maintaining circulation.
Question 5 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.