NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse prioritize for a client with ventricular tachycardia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lidocaine is used to suppress ventricular tachycardia, a life-threatening arrhythmia.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients on a surgical floor. Which client should be assessed first?
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 3 of 5
The client with coronary artery disease reports chest pain. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is the first-line treatment for angina to relieve chest pain by dilating coronary arteries.
Question 4 of 5
The client presents to the outpatient clinic complaining of calf pain. The client reports returning from an airplane trip the previous day. Which should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calf pain post-flight suggests DVT; assessing for chest pain (
C) rules out pulmonary embolism, a priority. Lung/heart sounds (
A), trip length (
B), and calf exam (
D) follow.
Question 5 of 5
The client with hypertension reports dizziness when standing. What should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dizziness when standing suggests orthostatic hypotension, which should be confirmed by measuring blood pressure in lying, sitting, and standing positions.