NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which health-care provider’s order should the nurse question in a client diagnosed with an expanding abdominal aortic aneurysm who is scheduled for surgery in the morning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Enemas (
B) risk increasing intra-abdominal pressure, dangerous in expanding AAA. Blood crossmatch (
A), bedrest (
C), and NPO (
D) are appropriate pre-surgery.
Question 2 of 5
Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor closely in a client with heart failure? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: BNP indicates heart failure severity, potassium and sodium affect fluid balance and medication safety, and BUN reflects renal perfusion.
Question 3 of 5
The client with cardiomyopathy is prescribed a beta-blocker. What is the primary purpose of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Beta-blockers reduce heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand, decreasing cardiac workload.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with pericarditis. Which finding is most characteristic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pericarditis causes chest pain that is typically relieved by leaning forward, reducing pressure on the inflamed pericardium.
Question 5 of 5
Which instruction should the nurse provide to a client with endocarditis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adhering to antibiotic therapy is critical to eradicate the infection in endocarditis.