NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which medication would the nurse expect to administer to a client with an arterial disorder to improve blood flow?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication that reduces the risk of clot formation, improving blood flow in arterial disorders.
Question 2 of 5
The client diagnosed with a DVT is placed on a medical unit. Which nursing interventions should be implemented? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Compression devices (
A), fluids/fiber (
C), and IV monitoring (
D) prevent DVT progression and complications. Bedrest (
B) is not absolute (early ambulation is encouraged), and Homans’ sign (E) is unreliable.
Question 3 of 5
Which instruction should the nurse include for a client with heart failure to monitor fluid status?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring detects fluid retention early, as 1 liter of fluid equals approximately 2.2 pounds.
Question 4 of 5
The client with endocarditis asks why they need IV antibiotics. What is the best response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IV antibiotics achieve higher blood levels to effectively treat the infection in endocarditis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with cardiomyopathy about implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs). Which statement is accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An ICD monitors heart rhythm and delivers a shock to restore normal rhythm in life-threatening arrhythmias.