NUR221 Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Unequal peripheral pulses between extremities - Correct answer-The nurse is
providing care for a patient who has just been diagnosed with peripheral arterial
occlusive disease (PAD). What assessment finding is most consistent with this
diagnosis?
peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD) - Correct answer-assessment may
manifest as unequal pulses between extremities, with the affected leg cooler and
paler than the unaffected leg
Heavy exudate - Correct answer-The nurse is caring for a patient who is admitted
to the medical unit for the treatment of a venous ulcer in the area of her lateral
malleolus that has been unresponsive to treatment. What is the nurse most likely to
find during an assessment of this patient's wound?
"Be sure to practice meticulous foot care." - Correct answer-The clinic nurse is
caring for a 57-year-old client who reports experiencing leg pain whenever she
walks several blocks. The patient has type 1 diabetes and has smoked a pack of
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, cigarettes every day for the past 40 years. The physician diagnoses intermittent
claudication. The nurse should provide what instruction about long-term care to the
client?
Raynaud's phenomenon - Correct answer-is a form of intermittent arteriolar
vasoconstriction resulting in inadequate tissue perfusion. This results in coldness,
pain, and pallor of the fingertips or toes.
Retinal blood vessel damage - Correct answer-A patient with primary hypertension
comes to the clinic complaining of a gradual onset of blurry vision and decreased
visual acuity over the past several weeks. The nurse is aware that these symptoms
could be indicative of what?
Renal failure - Correct answer-A patient newly diagnosed with hypertension asks
the nurse what happens when uncontrolled hypertension is prolonged. The nurse
explains that a patient with prolonged, uncontrolled hypertension is at risk for
developing what health problem?
BP of 140/90 mm Hg or lower - Correct answer-goal of antihypertensive drug
therapy .
BP of 130/80 mm Hg - Correct answer-is the goal for patients with diabetes or
chronic kidney disease.
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Answers
Unequal peripheral pulses between extremities - Correct answer-The nurse is
providing care for a patient who has just been diagnosed with peripheral arterial
occlusive disease (PAD). What assessment finding is most consistent with this
diagnosis?
peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD) - Correct answer-assessment may
manifest as unequal pulses between extremities, with the affected leg cooler and
paler than the unaffected leg
Heavy exudate - Correct answer-The nurse is caring for a patient who is admitted
to the medical unit for the treatment of a venous ulcer in the area of her lateral
malleolus that has been unresponsive to treatment. What is the nurse most likely to
find during an assessment of this patient's wound?
"Be sure to practice meticulous foot care." - Correct answer-The clinic nurse is
caring for a 57-year-old client who reports experiencing leg pain whenever she
walks several blocks. The patient has type 1 diabetes and has smoked a pack of
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, cigarettes every day for the past 40 years. The physician diagnoses intermittent
claudication. The nurse should provide what instruction about long-term care to the
client?
Raynaud's phenomenon - Correct answer-is a form of intermittent arteriolar
vasoconstriction resulting in inadequate tissue perfusion. This results in coldness,
pain, and pallor of the fingertips or toes.
Retinal blood vessel damage - Correct answer-A patient with primary hypertension
comes to the clinic complaining of a gradual onset of blurry vision and decreased
visual acuity over the past several weeks. The nurse is aware that these symptoms
could be indicative of what?
Renal failure - Correct answer-A patient newly diagnosed with hypertension asks
the nurse what happens when uncontrolled hypertension is prolonged. The nurse
explains that a patient with prolonged, uncontrolled hypertension is at risk for
developing what health problem?
BP of 140/90 mm Hg or lower - Correct answer-goal of antihypertensive drug
therapy .
BP of 130/80 mm Hg - Correct answer-is the goal for patients with diabetes or
chronic kidney disease.
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