NURS 3301: FINAL EXAM (NEW TOPICS ONLY) STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT.
What are the classic manifestations of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)? - (ANSWER)Calf or leg pain,
swelling/edema, warmth over the affected area, possible redness.
Why is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) dangerous? - (ANSWER)A clot can dislodge and lead to a pulmonary
embolism (PE), which is life-threatening.
What are warning signs of a pulmonary embolism (PE)? - (ANSWER)Sudden shortness of breath, chest
pain, tachycardia, diaphoresis, anxiety.
What shared risk factors are associated with Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD/PAD) and Coronary
Artery Disease (CAD)? - (ANSWER)Smoking, high-fat diet, sedentary lifestyle, hypertension, diabetes
mellitus, chronic kidney disease, hyperlipidemia.
What is the significance of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)? -
(ANSWER)Both are manifestations of atherosclerosis and increase the risk for myocardial infarction,
stroke, chronic ischemia, and limb loss.
When should a Doppler ultrasound be used? - (ANSWER)When peripheral pulses are weak, faint, or
nonpalpable.
What does arterial flow sound like on a Doppler? - (ANSWER)Rhythmic 'whooshing,' often triphasic.
What does venous flow sound like on a Doppler? - (ANSWER)Continuous, 'windstorm-like,' not rhythmic.
What does the Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) measure? - (ANSWER)It compares ankle systolic pressure to
brachial systolic pressure to screen for arterial insufficiency.
What is a normal ABI value? - (ANSWER)1.00-1.40.
What are the common symptoms of vascular disorders? - (ANSWER)Pain, cramping, numbness or
tingling, edema, skin changes, decreased functional ability.
, NURS 3301: FINAL EXAM (NEW TOPICS ONLY) STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT.
What are the Seven Ps of acute arterial occlusion? - (ANSWER)Pain, pallor, poikilothermia, paresthesias,
pulselessness, paralysis, poor perfusion.
What vascular changes are common in older adults? - (ANSWER)Systolic hypertension, atherosclerosis,
peripheral artery disease, chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis,
lymphedema.
Which lymph nodes are normally palpable? - (ANSWER)Epitrochlear, axillary, infraclavicular, inguinal.
What diagnostic tests are used for vascular assessment? - (ANSWER)Wells Score, lipid panel, glucose,
HbA1c, D-dimer, Doppler ultrasonography, lymphoscintigraphy.
What are the characteristics of arterial ulcers? - (ANSWER)Caused by ischemia, located on
toes/foot/lateral malleolus, deep and 'punched-out' appearance, severe pain, cool shiny skin, decreased
pulses, minimal edema.
What are the characteristics of venous ulcers? - (ANSWER)Caused by venous insufficiency, located on
medial malleolus, shallow and irregular appearance, aching pain relieved by elevation, warm skin with
brown discoloration, present pulses, common edema.
What does the Allen Test assess? - (ANSWER)Ulnar artery patency before radial artery procedures.
What are the types of spinal deformities? - (ANSWER)Kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis.
What is the Phalen test used for? - (ANSWER)To assess for carpal tunnel syndrome by inducing
tingling/numbness with wrist flexion.
What distinguishes osteoarthritis from rheumatoid arthritis? - (ANSWER)Osteoarthritis is degenerative
and affects weight-bearing joints; rheumatoid arthritis is autoimmune with symmetric joint involvement
and systemic symptoms.
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT.
What are the classic manifestations of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)? - (ANSWER)Calf or leg pain,
swelling/edema, warmth over the affected area, possible redness.
Why is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) dangerous? - (ANSWER)A clot can dislodge and lead to a pulmonary
embolism (PE), which is life-threatening.
What are warning signs of a pulmonary embolism (PE)? - (ANSWER)Sudden shortness of breath, chest
pain, tachycardia, diaphoresis, anxiety.
What shared risk factors are associated with Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD/PAD) and Coronary
Artery Disease (CAD)? - (ANSWER)Smoking, high-fat diet, sedentary lifestyle, hypertension, diabetes
mellitus, chronic kidney disease, hyperlipidemia.
What is the significance of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)? -
(ANSWER)Both are manifestations of atherosclerosis and increase the risk for myocardial infarction,
stroke, chronic ischemia, and limb loss.
When should a Doppler ultrasound be used? - (ANSWER)When peripheral pulses are weak, faint, or
nonpalpable.
What does arterial flow sound like on a Doppler? - (ANSWER)Rhythmic 'whooshing,' often triphasic.
What does venous flow sound like on a Doppler? - (ANSWER)Continuous, 'windstorm-like,' not rhythmic.
What does the Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) measure? - (ANSWER)It compares ankle systolic pressure to
brachial systolic pressure to screen for arterial insufficiency.
What is a normal ABI value? - (ANSWER)1.00-1.40.
What are the common symptoms of vascular disorders? - (ANSWER)Pain, cramping, numbness or
tingling, edema, skin changes, decreased functional ability.
, NURS 3301: FINAL EXAM (NEW TOPICS ONLY) STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT.
What are the Seven Ps of acute arterial occlusion? - (ANSWER)Pain, pallor, poikilothermia, paresthesias,
pulselessness, paralysis, poor perfusion.
What vascular changes are common in older adults? - (ANSWER)Systolic hypertension, atherosclerosis,
peripheral artery disease, chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis,
lymphedema.
Which lymph nodes are normally palpable? - (ANSWER)Epitrochlear, axillary, infraclavicular, inguinal.
What diagnostic tests are used for vascular assessment? - (ANSWER)Wells Score, lipid panel, glucose,
HbA1c, D-dimer, Doppler ultrasonography, lymphoscintigraphy.
What are the characteristics of arterial ulcers? - (ANSWER)Caused by ischemia, located on
toes/foot/lateral malleolus, deep and 'punched-out' appearance, severe pain, cool shiny skin, decreased
pulses, minimal edema.
What are the characteristics of venous ulcers? - (ANSWER)Caused by venous insufficiency, located on
medial malleolus, shallow and irregular appearance, aching pain relieved by elevation, warm skin with
brown discoloration, present pulses, common edema.
What does the Allen Test assess? - (ANSWER)Ulnar artery patency before radial artery procedures.
What are the types of spinal deformities? - (ANSWER)Kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis.
What is the Phalen test used for? - (ANSWER)To assess for carpal tunnel syndrome by inducing
tingling/numbness with wrist flexion.
What distinguishes osteoarthritis from rheumatoid arthritis? - (ANSWER)Osteoarthritis is degenerative
and affects weight-bearing joints; rheumatoid arthritis is autoimmune with symmetric joint involvement
and systemic symptoms.
