NSG 229: VASCULAR PROBLEMS: EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS

NSG 229: VASCULAR PROBLEMS: EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS

, NSG 229: VASCULAR PROBLEMS: EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS



1) A patient presents with no claudication, but has a present aneurysm and bruit, their
pedal pulses are also decreased. What stage of PAD does this patient fall under?



A) Stage II
B) Stage III
C) Stage IV
D) Stage I -- Correct Answer ✔✔ D



2) A patient complains about muscle pain along with a cramping and burning sensation.
They say that it occurs when they exercise, but disappears once they rest. What
stage of PAD does the patient fall under?



A) Stage II
B) Stage III
C) Stage IV
D) Stage I -- Correct Answer ✔✔ A



3) A patient complains about having pain when they rest, and that it wakes them up
during the night. They describe as a numb, burning toothache pain. They state that
the pain is occurring at their toes, they also claim that their pain is relieved by placing
the extremity in a dependent position.

, A) Stage II
B) Stage III
C) Stage IV
D) Stage I -- Correct Answer ✔✔ B



4) While caring for a patient, you notice ulcers and blackened tissue occur on their
toes, forefoot, and heel. The patient also has a distinctive gangrenous odor is
present.



A) Stage II
B) Stage III
C) Stage IV
D) Stage I -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C




5) What is the name of the disease which involves the progressive narrowing and
degeneration of arteries of upper and lower extremities? -- Correct Answer ✔✔
PAD



6) What are some causes for PAD?
A) Atherosclerosis
B) Tobacco Abuse
C) Nicotine causes vasoconstriction
D) Chronic Kidney Disease
E) Diabetes Mellitus
F) Hypercholesterolemia
G) Hypertension
H) Age (40 years old+)
I) African Americans
J) All of the above -- Correct Answer ✔✔ J