NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which teaching point should the nurse include for a client with cardiomyopathy? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E,F
Rationale: Monitoring heart failure signs, avoiding alcohol, adhering to medications, reporting weight gain, and limiting fluids prevent complications.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients on a surgical floor. Which client should be assessed first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calf pain post-surgery (
A) suggests DVT, requiring immediate assessment. Normal voiding (
B), discharge (
C), and expected pain/flatus (
D) are less urgent.
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
Which assessment data would the nurse recognize to support the diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An abdominal bruit (
B) is a key sign of AAA due to turbulent flow. Shortness of breath (
A) is nonspecific, ripping pain (
C) suggests dissection, and low urine output (
D) is a complication, not diagnostic.
Question 5 of 5
The client with varicose veins asks why they need to wear compression stockings. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Compression stockings apply pressure to promote venous return, helping blood flow back to the heart.