NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which referral would be most appropriate for the client diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Physical therapy (
A) helps relieve thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms through exercises and posture correction. Surgery (
B) is rare, OT (
C) is less specific, and social work (
D) is unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
When offered the pain medication, the client says to the nurse, 'If that's Motrin, I don't want it. It makes me sick to my stomach.' What is the most appropriate nursing action at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reporting the client's adverse reaction to the charge nurse ensures proper communication and potential adjustment of the medication plan.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about heart failure medications. Which statement about furosemide (Lasix) is accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that promotes fluid excretion, reducing preload in heart failure.
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 health-care provider ordered a femoral angiogram for the client diagnosed with arterial occlusive disease. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Femoral angiograms require increased fluids post-procedure (
D) to flush contrast dye. Bedside (
A) is incorrect (done in cath lab), bedrest is strict (
B), and IV access (
C) is needed.