Vascular Disorders PAD NUR 206 Exam 4 Questions and Answers
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Course
NUR 206
Institution
NUR 206
Risks for peripheral artery disease
Answer> older patients
women
african american
hispanics
tobacco use
atherosclerosis
diabetes mellitus
hypertension
high cholesterol
age greater than 60
atherosclerosis
Answer> gradual thickening of the intima and media due to cholesteral and
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Vascular Disorders PAD NUR 206 Exam 4 Questions and Answers Risks for peripheral artery disease Answer > older patients women african american hispanics tobacco use atherosclerosis diabetes mellitus hypertension high cholesterol age greater than 60 atherosclerosi s Answer > gradual thickening of the intima and media due to cholesteral and lipid deposits leads to narrowing of the artery msot common cause of PAD Answer > athersclerosis notice symptoms when Answer > arteries are 60 -75% blocked PAD affects the Answer > lower extremities = blood flow down is impaired classic signs and symptoms of PAD Answer > intermittent claudication numbness or tingling - injuries go unnoticed because they cant feel their feet thin shiny taut skin loss of hair on lower legs diminished or absent pulses pallor of foot with leg elevation reactive hyperemia of foot with dependent position increased capillary refill pain at rest often pain at night critical limb ischemia intermittent claudication Answer > ischemic muscl e pain that is caused by exercise buildup of lactic acid from anaerobic metabolism resolves within 10 minutes with rest reproducible
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