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Jarvis Chapter 21 Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System Which of these statements is true regarding the arterial system? a. Arteries are large-diameter vessels. b. The arterial system is a high-pressure system. c. The walls of arteries are thin
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Jarvis Chapter 21 Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System
Which of these statements is true regarding the arterial system?
a.
Arteries are large-diameter vessels.
b.
The arterial system is a high-pressure system.
c.
The walls of arteries are thinner than those of the veins.
d.
Ar...
Jarvis Chapter 21 Peripheral
Vascular System and
Lymphatic System
Which of these statements is true regarding the arterial system?
a.
Arteries are large-diameter vessels.
b.
The arterial system is a high-pressure system.
c.
The walls of arteries are thinner than those of the veins.
d.
Arteries can greatly expand to accommodate a large blood volume increase. -
Ans>>ANS: B
The nurse is reviewing the blood supply to the arm. The major artery supplying
the arm is the _____ artery.
a.
Ulnar
b.
Radial
c.
Brachial
,d.
Deep palmar - Ans>>ANS: C
The nurse is preparing to assess the dorsalis pedis artery. Where is the correct
location for palpation?
a.
Behind the knee
b.
Over the lateral malleolus
c.
In the groove behind the medial malleolus
d.
Lateral to the extensor tendon of the great toe - Ans>>ANS: D
A 65-year-old patient is experiencing pain in his left calf when he exercises that
disappears after resting for a few minutes. The nurse recognizes that this
description is most consistent with _________ the left leg.
a.
Venous obstruction of
b.
Claudication due to venous abnormalities in
c.
Ischemia caused by a partial blockage of an artery supplying
d.
,Ischemia caused by the complete blockage of an artery supplying - Ans>>ANS:C
The nurse is reviewing venous blood flow patterns. Which of these statements
best describes the mechanism(s) by which venous blood returns to the heart?
a.
Intraluminal valves ensure unidirectional flow toward the heart.
b.
Contracting skeletal muscles milk blood distally toward the veins.
c.
High-pressure system of the heart helps facilitate venous return.
d.
Increased thoracic pressure and decreased abdominal pressure facilitate venous
return to the heart. - Ans>>ANS: A
Which of these veins are responsible for most of the venous return in the arm?
a.
Deep
b.
Ulnar
c.
Subclavian
d.
Superficial - Ans>>ANS: D
, A 70-year-old patient is scheduled for open-heart surgery. The surgeon plans to
use the great saphenous vein for the coronary bypass grafts. The patient asks,
"What happens to my circulation when the veins are removed?" The nurse should
reply:
a.
"Venous insufficiency is a common problem after this type of surgery."
b.
"Oh, you have lots of veins—you won't even notice that it has been removed."
c.
"You will probably experience decreased circulation after the vein is removed."
d.
"This vein can be removed without harming your circulation because the deeper
veins in your leg are in good condition." - Ans>>ANS: D
The nurse is reviewing risk factors for venous disease. Which of these situations
best describes a person at highest risk for development of venous disease?
a.
Woman in her second month of pregnancy
b.
Person who has been on bed rest for 4 days
c.
Person with a 30-year, 1 pack per day smoking habit
d.
Older adult taking anticoagulant medication - Ans>>ANS: B
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