NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which finding in a client taking a thiazide diuretic for hypertension requires immediate action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia from thiazide diuretics can cause arrhythmias, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 2 of 5
Which medication would the nurse expect to administer to a client with an arterial disorder to improve blood flow?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication that reduces the risk of clot formation, improving blood flow in arterial disorders.
Question 3 of 5
Which assessment data would the nurse recognize to support the diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An abdominal bruit (
B) is a key sign of AAA due to turbulent flow. Shortness of breath (
A) is nonspecific, ripping pain (
C) suggests dissection, and low urine output (
D) is a complication, not diagnostic.
Question 4 of 5
Which signs/symptoms would the nurse expect to find when assessing a client diagnosed with subclavian steal syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Subclavian steal syndrome causes arm ischemia due to subclavian artery occlusion, leading to arm tiredness with exertion (
A). Shortness of breath (
B), JVD (
C), and dilated vessels (
D) are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
The client with restrictive cardiomyopathy asks why they feel short of breath. What is the best response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restrictive cardiomyopathy impairs ventricular filling, reducing cardiac output and causing shortness of breath.