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What is PVD? correct answers -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? correct answers 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. correct answers B
(Text, pg 509)
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 correct answers 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 correct answers D.
(Text, pg 522)
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 correct answers 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!) correct answers Atherosclerosis is "clogging" of arteries by fatty
plaques that are deposited on the walls of arteries.
Define arteriosclerosis
(Remember: Art is hard!) correct answers Arteriosclerosis is a hardening of the arteries,
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. correct answers 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 correct answers D
(Text, pg 209)
A 70-year-old patient is scheduled for open-heart surgery. The surgeon plans to use the great
saphenous vein for the coronary bypass grafts. The patient asks, "What happens to my circulation
when this vein is removed?" The nurse should reply:
A: "Venous insufficiency is a common problem after this type of surgery."
B: "Oh, you have lots of veins—you won't even notice that it has been removed."
C: "You will probably experience decreased circulation after the vein is removed."
D: "This vein can be removed without harming your circulation because the deeper veins in your
leg are in good condition." correct answers D
(Text pg 509)
The nurse is reviewing the risk factors for venous disease. Which of these situations best
describes a person at highest risk for the development of venous disease?
Woman in her second month of pregnancy
Person who has been on bed rest for 4 days
Person with a 30-year, 1 pack per day smoking habit
Older adult taking anticoagulant medication correct answers B
What is PVD? correct answers -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? correct answers 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. correct answers B
(Text, pg 509)
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 correct answers 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 correct answers D.
(Text, pg 522)
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 correct answers 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!) correct answers Atherosclerosis is "clogging" of arteries by fatty
plaques that are deposited on the walls of arteries.
Define arteriosclerosis
(Remember: Art is hard!) correct answers Arteriosclerosis is a hardening of the arteries,
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. correct answers 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 correct answers D
(Text, pg 209)
A 70-year-old patient is scheduled for open-heart surgery. The surgeon plans to use the great
saphenous vein for the coronary bypass grafts. The patient asks, "What happens to my circulation
when this vein is removed?" The nurse should reply:
A: "Venous insufficiency is a common problem after this type of surgery."
B: "Oh, you have lots of veins—you won't even notice that it has been removed."
C: "You will probably experience decreased circulation after the vein is removed."
D: "This vein can be removed without harming your circulation because the deeper veins in your
leg are in good condition." correct answers D
(Text pg 509)
The nurse is reviewing the risk factors for venous disease. Which of these situations best
describes a person at highest risk for the development of venous disease?
Woman in her second month of pregnancy
Person who has been on bed rest for 4 days
Person with a 30-year, 1 pack per day smoking habit
Older adult taking anticoagulant medication correct answers B
