NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which teaching point should the nurse include for a client with endocarditis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: Reporting symptoms, gentle oral hygiene, avoiding shared items, completing antibiotics, monitoring heart failure, and limiting activity prevent complications.
Question 2 of 5
Which complication should the nurse monitor for in a client with valvular heart disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Valvular heart disease can lead to heart failure due to increased cardiac workload and impaired pump function.
Question 3 of 5
Which dietary selection indicates the client with essential hypertension understands the discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Broiled fish, steamed broccoli, and salad (
D) are low-sodium, low-fat, aligning with hypertension teaching. Pork chops (
A), meatballs/bread (
B), and ham/cheese (
C) are high-sodium/fat.
Question 4 of 5
The client with heart failure is prescribed digoxin. Which finding should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypokalemia (low potassium) increases the risk of digoxin toxicity, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
Which complication of anticoagulant therapy should the nurse teach the client to report to the health-care provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bleeding (
B) is a serious anticoagulant complication, requiring HCP notification. Gastric upset (
A) and constipation (
C) are minor, and MI (
D) is unrelated.