NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which instruction should the nurse include for a client with valvular heart disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding high-sodium foods prevents fluid retention, reducing strain on the heart.
Question 2 of 5
The client diagnosed with subclavian steal syndrome has undergone surgery. Which assessment data would warrant immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Numbness in the right hand (
B) post-subclavian surgery suggests nerve or vascular compromise, requiring immediate action. Absent pedal pulse (
A) is unrelated, strong brachial pulse (
C) is normal, and CRT <3 sec (
D) is normal.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer 7.5 mg of an oral anticoagulant. The medication available is 5 mg per tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 1.5
Rationale: Dose required: 7.5 mg. Available: 5 mg/tablet. 7.5 ÷ 5 = 1.5 tablets. Administer 1.5 tablets (e.g., one whole and one half, if scored).
Question 4 of 5
The client with peripheral artery disease asks why they need to walk daily. What is the best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Walking stimulates the development of collateral vessels, improving blood flow in peripheral artery disease.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about heart failure medications. Which statement about furosemide (Lasix) is accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that promotes fluid excretion, reducing preload in heart failure.