NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which risk factor for coronary artery disease should the nurse address first in a client who smokes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Smoking cessation is a priority, as it directly reduces endothelial damage and improves oxygen delivery.
Question 2 of 5
Which response by the nurse about blood circulation is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: After vein stripping, other superficial and deep veins compensate for the removed veins, maintaining circulation.
Question 3 of 5
The client with an arterial disorder reports cold feet. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking pedal pulses assesses arterial perfusion, which is critical in determining the cause of cold feet in arterial disorders.
Question 4 of 5
Which discharge instruction should the nurse teach the client diagnosed with varicose veins who has received sclerotherapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking 15–20 minutes 3×/day (
A) promotes venous return post-sclerotherapy. Dependent position (
B) worsens pooling, bandages (
C) stay on, and Buerger-Allen (
D) is for arterial disease.
Question 5 of 5
Which medication should the nurse expect the health-care provider to order for a client diagnosed with arterial occlusive disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antiplatelet medications (e.g., aspirin, clopidogrel) (
C) prevent clot formation in PAD. Anticoagulants (
A) are for DVT, antihypertensives (
B) for BP, and muscle relaxants (
D) are irrelevant.