DVT NCLEX EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
VERSION 2025/2026.
a, b, e - ANS 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.)
A. Treatment for bladder cancer
B. A myocardial infarction 2 years ago
C. Taking over-the-counter medication for arthritis
D. Controlling type 2 diabetes mellitus with diet and exercise
E. A history of atrial fibrillation
a, b, c - ANS 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.)
A. 28 weeks' gestation
B. Lung cancer
C. Hormone therapy
D. Hypercholesterolemia
E. Diabetes mellitus
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, peripheral vascular disease - ANS Hypercholesterolemia and diabetes mellitus are risk factors
for ______________________, not DVT.
a - ANS The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a deep venous thrombosis. Which
nursing assessment is a priority?
A. Bilateral breath sounds
B. Stroke scale assessment
C. Level of consciousness
D. EKG rhythm and rate
a, b, c, d - ANS The nurse should assess which client for possible deep venous thrombosis?
(Select all that apply.)
A. The client who recently had surgery but has no reports of pain or swelling in the lower
extremities
B. The client with cyanosis of the right lower extremity
C. The client with capillary refill less than 3 seconds in one lower extremity and 4 seconds in the
other
D. The client with bilateral lower extremity edema but slightly greater in the left lower extremity
E. The client with sharp, stabbing pain in the right lower extremity only when walking
- cyanosis
- dull aching pain when walking
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100% CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
VERSION 2025/2026.
a, b, e - ANS 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.)
A. Treatment for bladder cancer
B. A myocardial infarction 2 years ago
C. Taking over-the-counter medication for arthritis
D. Controlling type 2 diabetes mellitus with diet and exercise
E. A history of atrial fibrillation
a, b, c - ANS 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.)
A. 28 weeks' gestation
B. Lung cancer
C. Hormone therapy
D. Hypercholesterolemia
E. Diabetes mellitus
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, peripheral vascular disease - ANS Hypercholesterolemia and diabetes mellitus are risk factors
for ______________________, not DVT.
a - ANS The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a deep venous thrombosis. Which
nursing assessment is a priority?
A. Bilateral breath sounds
B. Stroke scale assessment
C. Level of consciousness
D. EKG rhythm and rate
a, b, c, d - ANS The nurse should assess which client for possible deep venous thrombosis?
(Select all that apply.)
A. The client who recently had surgery but has no reports of pain or swelling in the lower
extremities
B. The client with cyanosis of the right lower extremity
C. The client with capillary refill less than 3 seconds in one lower extremity and 4 seconds in the
other
D. The client with bilateral lower extremity edema but slightly greater in the left lower extremity
E. The client with sharp, stabbing pain in the right lower extremity only when walking
- cyanosis
- dull aching pain when walking
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