NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which question should the nurse ask the male client diagnosed with aortoiliac disease during the admission interview?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aortoiliac disease can cause erectile dysfunction due to reduced pelvic blood flow, making sexual intercourse issues (
D) relevant. Sitting (
A), bowel/urination (
B), and throbbing (
C) are less specific.
Question 2 of 5
The client prescribed rivaroxaban (Xarelto), an anticoagulant, is complaining of dark, tarry stool. Which should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dark, tarry stool suggests GI bleeding; notifying HCP (
A) is first for urgent evaluation. Stool sample (
B), last dose (
C), and bleeding assessment (
D) follow.
Question 3 of 5
Which diagnostic test would the nurse expect to be ordered for a client suspected of having an arterial disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is a non-invasive test that compares blood pressure in the ankle and arm to diagnose peripheral artery disease.
Question 4 of 5
The wife of a client with arterial occlusive disease tells the nurse, 'My husband says he is having rest pain. What does that mean?' Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rest pain (
B) occurs in severe PAD due to inadequate oxygen supply at rest. Pain when stopping (
A) is claudication, concern (
C) avoids the question, and improvement (
D) is incorrect (rest pain indicates worsening).
Question 5 of 5
The client with pericarditis asks why they hear a rubbing sound. What is the best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pericardial friction rub is caused by inflamed pericardial layers rubbing together.