Common PNLE for Nurse Licensure Exam
Questions with Verified Correct Answers
Angina
Described as squeezing, heavy, burning radiates to left arm or shoulder, transient or
prolonged.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Atherosclerosis.
Thrombophlebitis Lab Values
PTT, PT, Hgb, and Hct, platelets.
Nitroglycerin Teaching Plan
Take at first sign of anginal pain. Take no more than 3, five minutes apart. Call for
emergency attention if no relief in 10 minutes.
Hypertension Diagnosis Parameters
>140/90
PVCs Danger
When they begin to occur more often than once in 10 beats, occur in 2s or 3s, land near the T
wave, or take on multiple configurations.
Essential vs Secondary Hypertension
Essential has no known cause while secondary hypertension develops in response to an
identifiable mechanism.
Left-sided Cardiac Failure Symptoms
, Results in pulmonary congestion due to back-up of circulation in the left ventricle.
Right-sided Cardiac Failure Symptoms
Results in peripheral congestion due to back-up of circulation in the right ventricle.
Antihypertensive Medications Teaching Plan
Explain how and when to take med, reason for med, necessary of compliance, need for
follow-up visits while on med, need for certain lab tests, vital sign parameters while initiating
therapy.
Digitalis Toxicity Symptoms
Dysrhythmias, headache, nausea and vomiting.
Intermittent Claudication
Pain related to peripheral vascular disease occurring with exercise and disappearing with rest.
Digitalis Toxicity Likelihood
When the client is hypokalemic (which is more common when diuretics and digitalis
preparations are given together).
Venous Peripheral Vascular Disease Discharge Instructions
Keep extremities elevated.
Hyperthyroidism Treatment Result
Hypothyroidism, requiring thyroid replacement.
Lifestyle Changes for Hypertension Risk
Cease cigarette smoking if applicable, control weight, exercise regularly, and maintain a low-
fat/low-cholesterol diet.
Questions with Verified Correct Answers
Angina
Described as squeezing, heavy, burning radiates to left arm or shoulder, transient or
prolonged.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Atherosclerosis.
Thrombophlebitis Lab Values
PTT, PT, Hgb, and Hct, platelets.
Nitroglycerin Teaching Plan
Take at first sign of anginal pain. Take no more than 3, five minutes apart. Call for
emergency attention if no relief in 10 minutes.
Hypertension Diagnosis Parameters
>140/90
PVCs Danger
When they begin to occur more often than once in 10 beats, occur in 2s or 3s, land near the T
wave, or take on multiple configurations.
Essential vs Secondary Hypertension
Essential has no known cause while secondary hypertension develops in response to an
identifiable mechanism.
Left-sided Cardiac Failure Symptoms
, Results in pulmonary congestion due to back-up of circulation in the left ventricle.
Right-sided Cardiac Failure Symptoms
Results in peripheral congestion due to back-up of circulation in the right ventricle.
Antihypertensive Medications Teaching Plan
Explain how and when to take med, reason for med, necessary of compliance, need for
follow-up visits while on med, need for certain lab tests, vital sign parameters while initiating
therapy.
Digitalis Toxicity Symptoms
Dysrhythmias, headache, nausea and vomiting.
Intermittent Claudication
Pain related to peripheral vascular disease occurring with exercise and disappearing with rest.
Digitalis Toxicity Likelihood
When the client is hypokalemic (which is more common when diuretics and digitalis
preparations are given together).
Venous Peripheral Vascular Disease Discharge Instructions
Keep extremities elevated.
Hyperthyroidism Treatment Result
Hypothyroidism, requiring thyroid replacement.
Lifestyle Changes for Hypertension Risk
Cease cigarette smoking if applicable, control weight, exercise regularly, and maintain a low-
fat/low-cholesterol diet.
