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NR 304 Quiz 1 Concepts Questions And Answers Latest Update 2024/2025
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- NR 304
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NR 304 Quiz 1 Concepts Questions And Answers Latest Update 2024/2025
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NR 304 Quiz 1 Concepts Questions AndAnswers Latest Update 2024/2025
Where can you find the radial pulse? Answer: - Thumb side of the wrist
Where can you find the brachial pulse? Answer: anterior side of elbow right where the brachial
meets the joint
Where can you find the femoral pulse? Answer: Groin area of the body
Where is the popliteal pulse located? Answer: posterior side of knee
Where is the posterior tibial pulse? Answer: Between medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon
inner aspect of the ankle
Where is the dorsalis pedis pulse? Answer: fingertips between great and first toes and slowly move
them along groove between extensor tendons and great and first pulse until pulse is palpable
What are some changes that occur in the peripheral vascular system as a result of aging? Answer: -
peripheral blood vessels grow more rigid
- increased risk for arteriosclerosis
- increased risk for PAD
- intramuscular calf veins progressively enlarge
- Fewer lymph nodes
, - decrease in lymph node size of remaining lymphnodes
What causes an increased risk of Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in aging adults? Answer: -
Arteriosclerosis as a result of blood vessels becoming more rigid
What happens to the intramuscular calf veins as a result of aging? Answer: - they progressively
enlarge
What increases risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolisms (PE)? Answer: -
Prolonged bed rest
- immobilization
- heart failure
What is intermittent claudication? Answer: Pain in calf upon walking
What changes occur to the lymph nodes as a result of the aging process? Answer: - decrease in
number of lymph nodes
- decrease in size of remaining lymph nodes
What are examples of subjective data when assessing PVS? Answer: - leg pain or cramps
- skin changes on arms / legs
- Swelling
- Lymph node enlargement
- medications
- smoking history
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