NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which instruction should the nurse provide to a client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dehydration can exacerbate symptoms in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by reducing preload.
Question 3 of 5
Which teaching point should the nurse include for a client with cardiomyopathy? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E,F
Rationale: Monitoring heart failure signs, avoiding alcohol, adhering to medications, reporting weight gain, and limiting fluids prevent complications.
Question 4 of 5
Which instruction should the nurse provide to a client with a new implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strong magnetic fields can interfere with ICD function, so clients should avoid them.
Question 5 of 5
As the nurse provides discharge instructions to the client with varicose veins, which activity should the nurse suggest the client avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting with crossed knees can compress veins, worsening venous stasis in clients with varicose veins.