NR 304 Exam 1 PVS And ABD Questions And Answers With
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Anasarca ANS generalized infiltration of edema fluid into subcutaneous connective tissue
Aneurysm ANS bulging or dilation
caused by weakness in an artery wall
Arterial Insufficiency ANS inadequate circulation in the arterial system usually due to fatty plaque buildup or
calcification of the artery wall
Auscultatory Gap ANS period of diminished or absent Korotkoff sounds during manual measurement of BP
Capillary Refill ANS quick test performed to access adequacy of circulation in an individual with poor cardiac
output
Claudication ANS Limping. Pain from too little bloodflow, usually during exercise.
Mostly affects vessels in legs, but arms too.
Clubbing of nails ANS flattening angle of nails and enlargement of fingers. Signs of O2 deprivation in
extremities.
Deep Vein Thrombosis ANS Occlusion of a deep vein (such as femoral) or pelvic circulation circulation by a
blood clot.
May be asymptomatic or have intense, sharp pain along iliac vessels in popliteal space or calf muscles.
Pain may increase with Homan's sign.
UNILATERAL edema.
Low grade fever.
Tachycardia.
Immediate referral.
Diabetic Neuropathy ANS Nerve damage with diabetes.
, High blood sugar can injure nerve fibers.
Mostly damages nerves in legs and feet.
Pain and numbness in extremities.
Doppler Ultrasonography ANS used to assess pulse with edema or obesity
Edema ANS Can be local or general.
Collection of fluid in body tissues.
Can result from cardiac, vascular, or lymphatic problems, fluid/electrolyte disturbances, renal failure and in
response to toxins and chemicals.
Epitrochlear Node ANS Located on the medial surface of arm above the elbow which drains the ulnar surface of
the forearm and 3,4,5th digits.
Grading Pulses ANS 4- Bounding
3- Increased
2-Normal
1- Weak
0- Absent
Homan's Sign ANS Pain in calf with dorsiflexion of foot.
Can indicate thrombophlebitis or thrombosis.
Not reliable.
Inguinal Nodes ANS Lymph nodes located in legs and groin area. Nodes receive lymph from legs, outer part of
genitalia, and lower abdominal wall.
Lymph edema ANS swelling of lymph nodes
Lymphoid organs ANS help fight infection and provide immunocompetence.
Spleen
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