NURS 3305 Exam 1 Study Guide: Chapters
21 & 22 – Pregnancy & Women’s Health
2026/2027
While performing a routine check-up on an 81-year-old retired grain farmer in the
vascular surgery clinic, the nurse notes that he has a history of chronic arterial
insufficiency. Which of the following physical examination findings of the lower
extremities would be expected with this disease? - correct answer-Thin, shiny,
atrophic skin
When doing a shift assessment on a newly admitted client, the nurse notes lack of
hair on the right lower extremity; thickened nails on the right lower digits; dry,
flaky skin on the right lower extremity; and diminished tibial pulses bilaterally and
absent pedal pulses. What nursing diagnosis should be added to the plan of care?
- correct answer-Altered tissue perfusion, arterial related to reduced blood flow
The client has a history of breast cancer with reconstructive surgery. The nurse
should assess the client for what potential complication? - correct answer-
Lymphedema
A nurse palpates a client's hands and fingers. Which of the following findings
would be consistent with arterial insufficiency? - correct answer-Cool skin
, Goals, although not specific for peripheral vascular disease, focus on areas of risk.
What are these areas of modifiable risk? Select all that apply. - correct answer-
Overweight
Lack of exercise
Smoking
Which of the following assessment findings is most congruent with chronic
arterial insufficiency? - correct answer-Cool foot temperature and ulceration on
the client's great toe
A client complains of pain in the calves, thighs, and buttocks whenever he climbs
more than a flight of stairs. This pain, however, is quickly relieved as soon as he
sits down and rests. The nurse should suspect which of the following conditions in
this client? - correct answer-Peripheral arterial disease
The nurse palpates slightly enlarged epitrochlear nodes. The nurse should
evaluate more closely which part of the body? - correct answer--fingers
-Lower arm and hand for erythema and swelling
A hospitalized post-operative client exhibits edema, pain, erythema, and warmth
in the right calf area. What is the nurse's best action? - correct answer-Notify the
healthcare provider.
When you enter the room of a hospitalized client, you note that the client is
guarding her left leg, which is swollen and reddened. You should identify the signs
and symptoms of what complication of hospitalization? - correct answer-Venous
thromboembolism
21 & 22 – Pregnancy & Women’s Health
2026/2027
While performing a routine check-up on an 81-year-old retired grain farmer in the
vascular surgery clinic, the nurse notes that he has a history of chronic arterial
insufficiency. Which of the following physical examination findings of the lower
extremities would be expected with this disease? - correct answer-Thin, shiny,
atrophic skin
When doing a shift assessment on a newly admitted client, the nurse notes lack of
hair on the right lower extremity; thickened nails on the right lower digits; dry,
flaky skin on the right lower extremity; and diminished tibial pulses bilaterally and
absent pedal pulses. What nursing diagnosis should be added to the plan of care?
- correct answer-Altered tissue perfusion, arterial related to reduced blood flow
The client has a history of breast cancer with reconstructive surgery. The nurse
should assess the client for what potential complication? - correct answer-
Lymphedema
A nurse palpates a client's hands and fingers. Which of the following findings
would be consistent with arterial insufficiency? - correct answer-Cool skin
, Goals, although not specific for peripheral vascular disease, focus on areas of risk.
What are these areas of modifiable risk? Select all that apply. - correct answer-
Overweight
Lack of exercise
Smoking
Which of the following assessment findings is most congruent with chronic
arterial insufficiency? - correct answer-Cool foot temperature and ulceration on
the client's great toe
A client complains of pain in the calves, thighs, and buttocks whenever he climbs
more than a flight of stairs. This pain, however, is quickly relieved as soon as he
sits down and rests. The nurse should suspect which of the following conditions in
this client? - correct answer-Peripheral arterial disease
The nurse palpates slightly enlarged epitrochlear nodes. The nurse should
evaluate more closely which part of the body? - correct answer--fingers
-Lower arm and hand for erythema and swelling
A hospitalized post-operative client exhibits edema, pain, erythema, and warmth
in the right calf area. What is the nurse's best action? - correct answer-Notify the
healthcare provider.
When you enter the room of a hospitalized client, you note that the client is
guarding her left leg, which is swollen and reddened. You should identify the signs
and symptoms of what complication of hospitalization? - correct answer-Venous
thromboembolism
