NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which instruction should the nurse discuss with the client diagnosed with Raynaud's phenomenon?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cold triggers Raynaud’s; wearing warm clothing (
C) prevents vasospasm. Exacerbations occur in summer (
A), nicotine gum (
B) still delivers nicotine (harmful), and sunlight (
D) is irrelevant.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is discussing the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis with a client who has a normal high-density lipoprotein (HDL) level. Which information should the nurse discuss with the client concerning HDLs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal HDL (
A) is protective, removing cholesterol from arteries. HDL doesn’t measure fatty acids (
B) or transport cholesterol into cells (
C), and diet (
D) is unrelated to normal HDL.
Question 4 of 5
Which risk factor for coronary artery disease should the nurse address first in a client who smokes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Smoking cessation is a priority, as it directly reduces endothelial damage and improves oxygen delivery.
Question 5 of 5
Which diagnostic test would the nurse expect to be ordered for a client suspected of having an arterial disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is a non-invasive test that compares blood pressure in the ankle and arm to diagnose peripheral artery disease.