NR304 / NR 304 Exam 1 (New
Update) Health Assessment I | Questions and
Answers | 100 out of 100 | Grade A -
Chamberlain
What is PVD?
-It's a blood circulation disorder that causes the blood vessels in the peripheral areas of the body
(outside of the heart and brain specifically) to narrow, block, or spasm.
-It can occur in both arteries and veins.
(Ch. 20 pp, slide 2)
What is PAD?
Peripheral Artery Disease
-Occurs only in the arteries
(Ch 20 pp, slide 2)
Which statement 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.
B
(Text, pg 509)
, NR304 / NR 304 Exam 1 (New
Update) Health Assessment I | Questions and
Answers | 100 out of 100 | Grade A -
Chamberlain
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
C.
(Text, pg 509)
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
D.
(Text, pg 522)
, NR304 / NR 304 Exam 1 (New
Update) Health Assessment I | Questions and
Answers | 100 out of 100 | Grade A -
Chamberlain
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 your mom
B: Claudication due to venous abnormalities
C:Ischemia caused by a partial blockage of an artery supplying blood.
D:Ischemia caused by the complete blockage of an artery supplying
C
(I'm not able to find rationale for this question. I don't know that it's accurate. In my opinion, the
RN should assess for musculoskeletal related issues related to the pain before jumping the gun
and assuming the man has a partially blocked artery).
Define atherosclerosis
(Remember: Ather is a fatty!)
Atherosclerosis is "clogging" of arteries by fatty plaques that are deposited on the walls of
arteries.
Define arteriosclerosis
(Remember: Art is hard!)
Arteriosclerosis is a hardening of the arteries,
, NR304 / NR 304 Exam 1 (New
Update) Health Assessment I | Questions and
Answers | 100 out of 100 | Grade A -
Chamberlain
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.
A
(Text, pg 511)
Which vein(s) is (are) responsible for most of the venous return in the arm?
A: Deep
B: Ulnar
C: Subclavian
D: Superficial
D
(Text, pg 209)
Update) Health Assessment I | Questions and
Answers | 100 out of 100 | Grade A -
Chamberlain
What is PVD?
-It's a blood circulation disorder that causes the blood vessels in the peripheral areas of the body
(outside of the heart and brain specifically) to narrow, block, or spasm.
-It can occur in both arteries and veins.
(Ch. 20 pp, slide 2)
What is PAD?
Peripheral Artery Disease
-Occurs only in the arteries
(Ch 20 pp, slide 2)
Which statement 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.
B
(Text, pg 509)
, NR304 / NR 304 Exam 1 (New
Update) Health Assessment I | Questions and
Answers | 100 out of 100 | Grade A -
Chamberlain
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
C.
(Text, pg 509)
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
D.
(Text, pg 522)
, NR304 / NR 304 Exam 1 (New
Update) Health Assessment I | Questions and
Answers | 100 out of 100 | Grade A -
Chamberlain
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 your mom
B: Claudication due to venous abnormalities
C:Ischemia caused by a partial blockage of an artery supplying blood.
D:Ischemia caused by the complete blockage of an artery supplying
C
(I'm not able to find rationale for this question. I don't know that it's accurate. In my opinion, the
RN should assess for musculoskeletal related issues related to the pain before jumping the gun
and assuming the man has a partially blocked artery).
Define atherosclerosis
(Remember: Ather is a fatty!)
Atherosclerosis is "clogging" of arteries by fatty plaques that are deposited on the walls of
arteries.
Define arteriosclerosis
(Remember: Art is hard!)
Arteriosclerosis is a hardening of the arteries,
, NR304 / NR 304 Exam 1 (New
Update) Health Assessment I | Questions and
Answers | 100 out of 100 | Grade A -
Chamberlain
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.
A
(Text, pg 511)
Which vein(s) is (are) responsible for most of the venous return in the arm?
A: Deep
B: Ulnar
C: Subclavian
D: Superficial
D
(Text, pg 209)
