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Holistic Health Assessment: Peripheral and Vascular System Questions With Complete Solutions
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Holistic Health Assessment: Peripheral and Vascular SystemQuestions With Complete Solutions
6 P's of acute arterial occlusion Correct Answer Arterial
occlusion: blood flow is stopped abruptly and people with PAD
are at higher risk for acute arterial occlusion. Polar, pallor, pain,
pulseless, paralysis, and paresthesia.
A pt. has been diagnosed with lymphedema. How will you care
for their affected areas? Correct Answer Protect the affected
arm or leg, after cancer treatment rest arm or leg, don't apply
heat or ice to the affected limb, elevate arm or leg as much as
possible, avoid tight clothing or jewelry, assess skin daily, do
not go barefoot if leg is affected, avoid BP's or blood draws in
affected arm.
A pt. presents with aching, cramping pain, increased skin
pigmentation, skin thickened and tough, reddish blue color in
skin, dermatitis, and moderate to severe edema in legs, what
would you suspect the underlying issue is? Correct Answer
Venous insufficiency
A pt. presents with intermittent claudication, diminished or
absent pulse, dry, shiny skin, cool to cold temperature, nails
thickened and ridged, dependent rubor, erectile dysfunction, and
foot wounds that do not heal, gangrene, what would you suspect
the underlying issue is? Correct Answer Arterial insufficiency
A pt. reports a tired heavy thick limb, their jewelry feeling too
tight on hands or arms, swelling or tingling, and an inability to
, carry out activities of daily living. What condition may be
causing these symptoms. Correct Answer Lymphedema
Aching, burning, heaviness, tiredness, or pain in legs that may
be exacerbated by extended periods of sitting or standing are
subjective signs of what condition Correct Answer Varicose
veins
Acute, unilateral, painful swelling of calves Correct Answer
Abnormal finding that indicated a blood clot
Are veins or arteries closer to the skin Correct Answer Veins
Arteries Correct Answer Carry oxygenated, nutrient rich blood
from the heart to the capillaries.
Diffuse bilateral edema Correct Answer Occurs with systemic
illness, like heart failure
Distended, twisted veins near the skin surface and edema in the
feet or ankles are objective assessment findings for what
condition? Correct Answer Varicose veins
Do veins or arteries contain more of the bodies blood volume?
Correct Answer Veins, 70%
Do veins or arteries have a thicker diameter Correct Answer
Veins
Do veins or arteries have valves Correct Answer Veins
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