Health assessment 2 (NR 304) exam 1 study guide over the PVS and neurologic system 2023 ATESTED

Aneurysm correct answers Bulging or dilation caused by a weakness in the wall of an artery. Can sometimes be detected by a characteristic bruit over the artery. Arterial Insufficiency correct answers Inadequate circulation in the arterial system due to the buildup of fatty plaque or calcification of the arterial wall, resulting in diminished pulses. Ausculatory Gap correct answers Period of diminished or absent Korotkoff sounds during the manual measurement of blood pressure. Claudication correct answers Pain caused by too little blood flow during exercise. This condition generally affects the blood vessels in the legs but can also affect the arms. Clubbing of the nail correct answers Flattening of the angle of the nail and enlargement of the tips of the fingers. May feel spongy instead of firm, and possible blue discoloration. Doppler ultrasongraphy correct answers Noninvasive test that can be used to measure blood flow and blood pressure by bouncing high-frequency sound waves off circulating red blood cells. Used to help diagnose blood clots, poor valve function in the legs, blocked artery, aneurysms, and carotid artery stenosis. Edema correct answers Collection of fluid in the body tissues. Can result from cardiac, vascular, or lymphatic problems. Epitrochlear node correct answers Located on the medial surface of the arm above the elbow. Drains the ulnar surface of the forearm and the third, fourth, and fifth digits. Pallor correct answers Paleness in the skin Superficial correct answers The most top layer of the skin Ulceration correct answers Development of an ulcer Varicosities correct answers Frequently occur in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh and lower leg or on the posterolateral aspect of the calf. The bulging (distended) veins do not disappear when legs are elevated. Vasoconstriction correct answers Narrowing of blood vessels resulting from contraction of muscular wall of the vessels, particularly in the larger arteries and small arterioles. Venous insufficiency correct answers Inadequate circulation usually due to incompetent valves in deep veins or a blood clot in the veins. Temperature of skin is normal, but edema is usually present and is accompanied by a feeling of fullness in the legs. Skin around the ankles may be thickened and have a brown discoloration