PEARSON DVT NCLEX QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
While conducting an assessment, the nurse concludes that a client is at risk for
developing a deep venous thrombosis. Which assessment finding led the nurse to this
conclusion? (Select all that apply.)
Taking over-the-corner medication for arthritis
A myocardial infarction 2 years ago
Controlling type 2 diabetes mellitus diet & exercises
Treatment for bladder cancer
A history of atrial fibrilation - Correct Answers -A myocardial infarction 2 years ago
Treatment for bladder cancer
A history of atrial fibrillation
The nurse is reviewing the personal and medical history of several clients. Which finding
indicates that a client is at risk for the development of a deep venous thrombosis?
(Select all that apply.)
28 weeks' gestation
Hypercholesterolemia
Hormone therapy
Diabetes mellitus
Lung cancer - Correct Answers -28 week's gestation
Hormone therapy
Lung cancer
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a deep venous thrombosis. Which
nursing assessment is a priority?
Level of consciousness
Stroke scale assessment
Bilateral breath sounds
EKG rhythm & rate - Correct Answers -Bilateral breath sounds
The nurse should assess which client for possible deep venous thrombosis? (Select all
that apply.)
The client capillary refill less than 3 sec in one lower extremity & 4 sec in the other
The client w/ sharp, stabbing pain in the right lower extremity only when walking
, The client w/ cyanosis of the right lower extremity
The client w/ bilateral lower extremity edema but slightly greater in the left lower
extremity
The client who recently has rubbery but has no reports of pain or swelling in the lower
extremities - Correct Answers -The client capillary refill less than 3 sec in one lower
extremity & 4 sec in the other
The client w/ cyanosis of the right lower extremity
The client w/ bilateral lower extremity edema but slightly greater in the left lower
extremity
The client who recently has rubbery but has no reports of pain or swelling in the lower
extremities
The nurse is giving a presentation regarding the pathologic factors that may lead to the
formation of a thrombus. Which participant statement indicates a need for further
teaching?
"Circulatory stasis can lead to the formation of a thrombus."
"Vascular damage is a pathologic factor associated with a thrombus."
"Hypercoagulability is a pathologic factor associated with a thrombus."
"An active lifestyle can lead to the formation of a thrombus." - Correct Answers -"An
active lifestyle can lead to the formation of a thrombus."
Adolescent and young adult women are at a greater risk for thrombosis. Which
accurately explains one reason for the increased risk?
Use of contraceptives containing estrogen and progestin
Prematurity at birth
Increased incidence of sepsis
Increased blood volume and pressure in the bilateral lower extremities - Correct
Answers -Use of contraceptives containing estrogen and progestin
A client at 27 weeks' gestation is diagnosed with deep venous thrombosis. Which
collaborative therapy should the nurse anticipate?
Prescription for warfarin therapy
Prescription for heparin therapy
Increased risk of hemorrhage after delivery
AND ANSWERS
While conducting an assessment, the nurse concludes that a client is at risk for
developing a deep venous thrombosis. Which assessment finding led the nurse to this
conclusion? (Select all that apply.)
Taking over-the-corner medication for arthritis
A myocardial infarction 2 years ago
Controlling type 2 diabetes mellitus diet & exercises
Treatment for bladder cancer
A history of atrial fibrilation - Correct Answers -A myocardial infarction 2 years ago
Treatment for bladder cancer
A history of atrial fibrillation
The nurse is reviewing the personal and medical history of several clients. Which finding
indicates that a client is at risk for the development of a deep venous thrombosis?
(Select all that apply.)
28 weeks' gestation
Hypercholesterolemia
Hormone therapy
Diabetes mellitus
Lung cancer - Correct Answers -28 week's gestation
Hormone therapy
Lung cancer
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a deep venous thrombosis. Which
nursing assessment is a priority?
Level of consciousness
Stroke scale assessment
Bilateral breath sounds
EKG rhythm & rate - Correct Answers -Bilateral breath sounds
The nurse should assess which client for possible deep venous thrombosis? (Select all
that apply.)
The client capillary refill less than 3 sec in one lower extremity & 4 sec in the other
The client w/ sharp, stabbing pain in the right lower extremity only when walking
, The client w/ cyanosis of the right lower extremity
The client w/ bilateral lower extremity edema but slightly greater in the left lower
extremity
The client who recently has rubbery but has no reports of pain or swelling in the lower
extremities - Correct Answers -The client capillary refill less than 3 sec in one lower
extremity & 4 sec in the other
The client w/ cyanosis of the right lower extremity
The client w/ bilateral lower extremity edema but slightly greater in the left lower
extremity
The client who recently has rubbery but has no reports of pain or swelling in the lower
extremities
The nurse is giving a presentation regarding the pathologic factors that may lead to the
formation of a thrombus. Which participant statement indicates a need for further
teaching?
"Circulatory stasis can lead to the formation of a thrombus."
"Vascular damage is a pathologic factor associated with a thrombus."
"Hypercoagulability is a pathologic factor associated with a thrombus."
"An active lifestyle can lead to the formation of a thrombus." - Correct Answers -"An
active lifestyle can lead to the formation of a thrombus."
Adolescent and young adult women are at a greater risk for thrombosis. Which
accurately explains one reason for the increased risk?
Use of contraceptives containing estrogen and progestin
Prematurity at birth
Increased incidence of sepsis
Increased blood volume and pressure in the bilateral lower extremities - Correct
Answers -Use of contraceptives containing estrogen and progestin
A client at 27 weeks' gestation is diagnosed with deep venous thrombosis. Which
collaborative therapy should the nurse anticipate?
Prescription for warfarin therapy
Prescription for heparin therapy
Increased risk of hemorrhage after delivery
