NU155 / NU 155 Exam 3 | Medical-Surgical
Nursing I Exam 3 | Questions and Answers |
100% Correct | Graded A+ | Latest 2026/2027
Guide | Galen
therapeutic interventions for arterial occlusive disease
-Correct Answer--avoid elevating legs
-no elastic stockings
Buerger's disease
-Correct Answer--Thromboangiitis obliterans
-BV in hands & feet get clots that cause tissue ischemia & necrosis
-smoking is related to progression
Buerger's disease s/s
-Correct Answer--pale/red/or blue fingers & toes
-intermittent claudication (lower muscle pain)
-ulcers on fingers & toes
-acute pain/parasthesias in hand & feet
-gets worse in cold
buergers disease: Tx
-Correct Answer--avoid cold & anything that restricts blood flow
-manage s/s & prevent progression to gangrene/amputation
-smoking cessation
Reynaud's Disease
-Correct Answer--characterized by venous spasms in the hands, feet, tip of nose
-causes discoloration
,reynard's disease s/s
-Correct Answer--white finger tips
-numbness/prickling
-edema
-extremity discomfort
reynaud's disease: Tx
-Correct Answer--Ca Channel blcokers ***
-phosphodiesterase inhibitors
-possible amputation if gangrene & severe ischemia **
-transdermal nitro
-IV prostaglandins
-avoid cold; stress; smoking ***
Varicose veins
-Correct Answer--weak vessel walls
-affects BLE (both legs)
-vessels dilate & get engorged w/ blood
varicose veins: tx
-Correct Answer--weight reduction/lifestyle management
-laser or sclerotherapy
-avoid prolonged sitting/standing; dont cross legs
-support stockings/avoid restrictive clothing
deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
-Correct Answer-A blood clot in a deep vein, most often an extremity
DVT risk factors
, -Correct Answer--smoking
-oral contraceptives
-prolonged immobility
-surgery in age 40+
-obesity/leg trauma i.e. casts
DVT Tx
-Correct Answer--elevation of legs/ monitor for PE
-anticoagulants/thrombolytic therapy
-surgery (thrombectomy) if unable to take blood thinners
-increase fluid intake
-warm compresses
-bedrest (possible)
systemic infection s/s
-Correct Answer--sweating/leukocytosis
-fever w/ chills
-malaise
age related changes of the GI
-Correct Answer--decreased sensitivity of taste buds (things taste bland)
-slower peristalsis
-dry mouth (xerostomia)
-worn down teeth
-jaw osteoarthritis
stomatitis Tx
-Correct Answer--oral hygiene
-coating agents
-oral analgesics/topical lidocaine
-treat/identify cause
Nursing I Exam 3 | Questions and Answers |
100% Correct | Graded A+ | Latest 2026/2027
Guide | Galen
therapeutic interventions for arterial occlusive disease
-Correct Answer--avoid elevating legs
-no elastic stockings
Buerger's disease
-Correct Answer--Thromboangiitis obliterans
-BV in hands & feet get clots that cause tissue ischemia & necrosis
-smoking is related to progression
Buerger's disease s/s
-Correct Answer--pale/red/or blue fingers & toes
-intermittent claudication (lower muscle pain)
-ulcers on fingers & toes
-acute pain/parasthesias in hand & feet
-gets worse in cold
buergers disease: Tx
-Correct Answer--avoid cold & anything that restricts blood flow
-manage s/s & prevent progression to gangrene/amputation
-smoking cessation
Reynaud's Disease
-Correct Answer--characterized by venous spasms in the hands, feet, tip of nose
-causes discoloration
,reynard's disease s/s
-Correct Answer--white finger tips
-numbness/prickling
-edema
-extremity discomfort
reynaud's disease: Tx
-Correct Answer--Ca Channel blcokers ***
-phosphodiesterase inhibitors
-possible amputation if gangrene & severe ischemia **
-transdermal nitro
-IV prostaglandins
-avoid cold; stress; smoking ***
Varicose veins
-Correct Answer--weak vessel walls
-affects BLE (both legs)
-vessels dilate & get engorged w/ blood
varicose veins: tx
-Correct Answer--weight reduction/lifestyle management
-laser or sclerotherapy
-avoid prolonged sitting/standing; dont cross legs
-support stockings/avoid restrictive clothing
deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
-Correct Answer-A blood clot in a deep vein, most often an extremity
DVT risk factors
, -Correct Answer--smoking
-oral contraceptives
-prolonged immobility
-surgery in age 40+
-obesity/leg trauma i.e. casts
DVT Tx
-Correct Answer--elevation of legs/ monitor for PE
-anticoagulants/thrombolytic therapy
-surgery (thrombectomy) if unable to take blood thinners
-increase fluid intake
-warm compresses
-bedrest (possible)
systemic infection s/s
-Correct Answer--sweating/leukocytosis
-fever w/ chills
-malaise
age related changes of the GI
-Correct Answer--decreased sensitivity of taste buds (things taste bland)
-slower peristalsis
-dry mouth (xerostomia)
-worn down teeth
-jaw osteoarthritis
stomatitis Tx
-Correct Answer--oral hygiene
-coating agents
-oral analgesics/topical lidocaine
-treat/identify cause
