Intermittent claudication Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

2024 PCCN ACTUAL EXAM WITH ALL 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+/ PCCN EXAM LATEST VERSION (BRAND NEW!!) A cardiac pt with with DNR status is being managed medically. The nurse notes a new cough, thick yellow sputum and a temperature of 101.4 (38.4) Coarse crackles are present in the right upper field. The nurse should most immediately anticipate A. blood and sputum cultures followed by a broad spectrum abx B. mucolytics and judicious IV fluid adminis...

Cardiovascular NCLEX style questionsWhich cardiac enzyme would the nurse expect to elevate first in a client diagnosed with myocardial infarction? a. Creatine kinase (CK-MB) b. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) c. Troponin d. WBC - correct answer c. Troponin Along with persistent, crushing chest pain, which signs/symptoms would make the nurse suspect that the client is experiencing a MI? a. Midepigastric pain and pyrosis b. Diaphoresis and cool clammy skin c. Intermittent claudication and p...

ARDMS (RVT) Ultrasound Vascular Registry Review Questions with 100% Correct answers Ultrasound Vascular Registry Review Questions with 100% Correct answers What is the first branch of the aortic arch? Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic Name the three branches of the aortic arch? a. Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic b. Lt CCA c. Lt Subclavian artery The radial artery runs on what side of the forearm? Lateral side The radial artery branches to form what part of the palmar arch? Supe...

POAT EXAM 1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Who is more likely to experience an amputation? a. women b. men - Answer- b. men What type of amputation is more common? a. LE b. UE - Answer- a. LE 11x more likely in LE What is the leading cause of amputation? a. cancer b. congenital c. trauma d. peripheral vascular disease - Answer- d. peripheral vascular disease As of 2002, 82% of amputations were from PVD Which of the following cancers are not a common cause of amputation? a. osteos...

Exam 3: NSG 121/ NSG121 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Health Assessment Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: T/F: During increase activity an elderly person is likely to experience elevated heart rate, bounding pulse, and shortness of breath Answer: False The heart has a decreased response to the sympathetic system so none of these things will occur. What you can see is an increase in systolic blood pressure but that's related to stiffening of the...

CMN 577 Final Exam Questions and Answers 1. Knowing that treatment for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) involves the administration of anticoagulants, which of the following patients can be safely treated for DVT in the outpatient setting? Ans- an 80-year-old woman who weighs 42 kg B. a 22-year-old man who had an appendectomy 2 days ago C. a 32-year-old woman with peptic ulcer disease D. a 55-year-old man with lung cancer in remission* Most patients with DVT may be treated in the outpatient set...

The nurse is assessing a 48-year-old client with a history of smoking during a routine clinic visit. The client, who exercises regularly, reports having pain in the calf during exercise that disappears at rest. Which of the following findings requires further evaluation? 1. Heart rate 57 bpm. 2. SpO2 of 94% on room air. 3. Blood pressure 134/82. 4. Ankle-brachial index of 0.65. 4 An Ankle-Brachial Index of 0.65 suggests moderate arterial vascular disease in a client who is experiencing ...

The nurse is assessing a 48-year-old client with a history of smoking during a routine clinic visit. The client, who exercises regularly, reports having pain in the calf during exercise that disappears at rest. Which of the following findings requires further evaluation? 1. Heart rate 57 bpm. 2. SpO2 of 94% on room air. 3. Blood pressure 134/82. 4. Ankle-brachial index of 0.65. 4 An Ankle-Brachial Index of 0.65 suggests moderate arterial vascular disease in a client who is experiencing ...

Exam 3: NSG121/ NSG 121 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Health Assessment | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: List 3 ways blood flow is regular through the venous system Answer: 1. Valves in the veins 2. Skeletal muscles contraction 3. Respirations Q: Conduction system of the heart: Answer: 1. SA Node 2. Atria Contract 3. Bundle of His 4. Bundle Branches 5. Purkinje Fibers 6. Ventricles Contract Q: What 3 things drain in...

Med/Surg Ch. 30 Assessment and Management of Patients with Vascular Disorders and Problems of Peripheral Circulation EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS The nurse is taking a health history of a new patient. The patient reports experiencing pain in his left lower leg and foot when walking. This pain is relieved with rest. The nurse notes that the left lower leg is slightly edematous and is hairless. When planning this patients subsequent care, the nurse should most likely address what health p...