Chapter 20: Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System Jarvis: Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 7th Edition

Chapter 20: Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System Jarvis: Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement is true regarding the arterial syst em? 2. The nurse is reviewing the blood supply to the arm. The major artery supplying the arm is the artery. 3. The nurse is preparing to assess the dorsalis pedis artery. Where is the correct location for palpation? 4. 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. 5. 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? 6. Which vein(s) is(are) responsible for most of the venous return in the arm? 7. 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: 8. 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? 9. The nurse is teaching a review class on the lymphatic system. A participant shows correct understanding of the material with which statement?