NCLEX-PN
Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which teaching point should the nurse include for a client with coronary artery disease? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Regular exercise, stress management, medication adherence, and monitoring for chest pain reduce complications in coronary artery disease.
Question 2 of 5
Which signs/symptoms would the nurse expect to find when assessing a client diagnosed with subclavian steal syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Subclavian steal syndrome causes arm ischemia due to subclavian artery occlusion, leading to arm tiredness with exertion (
A). Shortness of breath (
B), JVD (
C), and dilated vessels (
D) are not typical.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a class on coronary artery disease. Which modifiable risk factor should the nurse discuss when teaching about atherosclerosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stress (
A) is a modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis (e.g., via lifestyle changes). Age (
B), gender (
C), and family history (
D) are non-modifiable.
Question 4 of 5
The client with pericarditis is prescribed ibuprofen. What is the primary purpose of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ibuprofen reduces pericardial inflammation, alleviating pain and swelling.
Question 5 of 5
Which discharge instruction should the nurse discuss with the client to prevent recurrent episodes of cellulitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inspecting feet for cracks (
D) prevents skin breakdown, a cellulitis entry point in diabetes. Epsom salts (
A) are not standard, socks (
B) are less specific, and repellent (
C) prevents bites but not cracks.