NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse prioritize for a client with heart failure experiencing shortness of breath?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering oxygen improves oxygenation in clients with shortness of breath due to heart failure.
Question 2 of 5
Which medication side effect should the nurse monitor for in a client taking an ACE inhibitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ACE inhibitors commonly cause a dry cough due to increased bradykinin levels.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client on strict bedrest. Which intervention is priority when caring for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High-fiber diet (
D) prevents constipation, a priority in bedrest to avoid straining and DVT risk. Fluids (
A) are important, active ROM (
B) is incorrect (passive needed), and HOB elevation (
C) is not primary.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for valve replacement surgery. Which preoperative teaching is most important?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lifelong anticoagulation is often required post-valve replacement to prevent clot formation.