CNUR 203 - PVS System Exam Questions
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Define peripheral arterial disease - Affects arteries in the neck, abdomen,
(PAD) and
extremities
- Occlusive disease, aneurysmal disease,
and
vasospastic phenomenon
Define peripheral venous disease - Primarily affects lower extremities
(PVD) - Venous thrombosis vs. chronic venous
insufficiency
What lab work will the nurse look - Lipids
for - Blood glucose and HbA1c
related to PVD? - Coagulation
- Tropinio if the patient presents with chest
pain
What is the leading cause of PAD? Atherosclerosis!
What are the risk factors for PAD? - Smoking
- Dyslipidemia
- HTN
- Diabetes
, What is the most common site of Femoral-popiteal!
PAD in the lower extremities?
What are the S&S of PAD of the - Numbness/tingling in toes and feet
lower extremities? - Shooting/burning pain in neuropathy
- Thin, shiny, taut skin
- Hair loss on lower legs
- Diminished/absent pulses
What are the complications of - Progresses slowly
PAD - Delayed healing
of the lower extremities? - Arterial ulcers
- Gangrene
- Amputation of affected limb
What diagnostic tests are used for - Doppler ultrasound
PAD of the lower extremities? - Ankle-brachial index
- Angiography
How is PAD of the lower - Interventional radiological procedures
extremities (percutaneous transluminal balloon
treated? angioplasty)
- Surgical therapy (Endarterectomy, patch
graft
angioplasty, amputation)
Define acute arterial ischemic - Caused by embolisms, thrombus, or
disorder severe
narrowing
- Can occur suddenly without warning
- Blood flow to distal arteries is diminished
and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
Define peripheral arterial disease - Affects arteries in the neck, abdomen,
(PAD) and
extremities
- Occlusive disease, aneurysmal disease,
and
vasospastic phenomenon
Define peripheral venous disease - Primarily affects lower extremities
(PVD) - Venous thrombosis vs. chronic venous
insufficiency
What lab work will the nurse look - Lipids
for - Blood glucose and HbA1c
related to PVD? - Coagulation
- Tropinio if the patient presents with chest
pain
What is the leading cause of PAD? Atherosclerosis!
What are the risk factors for PAD? - Smoking
- Dyslipidemia
- HTN
- Diabetes
, What is the most common site of Femoral-popiteal!
PAD in the lower extremities?
What are the S&S of PAD of the - Numbness/tingling in toes and feet
lower extremities? - Shooting/burning pain in neuropathy
- Thin, shiny, taut skin
- Hair loss on lower legs
- Diminished/absent pulses
What are the complications of - Progresses slowly
PAD - Delayed healing
of the lower extremities? - Arterial ulcers
- Gangrene
- Amputation of affected limb
What diagnostic tests are used for - Doppler ultrasound
PAD of the lower extremities? - Ankle-brachial index
- Angiography
How is PAD of the lower - Interventional radiological procedures
extremities (percutaneous transluminal balloon
treated? angioplasty)
- Surgical therapy (Endarterectomy, patch
graft
angioplasty, amputation)
Define acute arterial ischemic - Caused by embolisms, thrombus, or
disorder severe
narrowing
- Can occur suddenly without warning
- Blood flow to distal arteries is diminished
