Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

Which discharge instruction should the nurse discuss with the client to prevent recurrent episodes of cellulitis?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Inspecting feet for cracks (
D) prevents skin breakdown, a cellulitis entry point in diabetes. Epsom salts (
A) are not standard, socks (
B) are less specific, and repellent (
C) prevents bites but not cracks.

Question 2 of 5

The client with coronary artery disease reports chest pain. What should the nurse do first?

A. Administer oxygen. B. Check vital signs. C. Give nitroglycerin as prescribed. D. Place the client in a supine position.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Nitroglycerin is the first-line treatment for angina to relieve chest pain by dilating coronary arteries.

Question 3 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.

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

The client diagnosed with essential hypertension asks the nurse, 'Why do I have high blood pressure?' Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A. You probably have some type of kidney disease that causes the high BP.' B. More than likely you have had a diet high in salt, fat, and cholesterol.' C. There is no specific cause for hypertension, but there are many known risk factors.' D. You are concerned that you have high blood pressure. Let's sit down and talk.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Essential hypertension has no single cause but multiple risk factors (e.g., genetics, lifestyle) (
C). Kidney disease (
A) or diet (
B) may contribute but aren’t definitive, and concern (
D) avoids the question.

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