Module 6: Peripheral Vascular Assessment (CH.22)
Questions With Complete Solutions
Define Claudication Correct Answer a condition in which
cramping pain in the leg is induced by exercise, typically caused
by obstruction of the arteries.
Define Hemosiderin Correct Answer staining is dark purple or
rusty discoloration of the lower legs caused by chronic venous
disease
Define Stasis? Correct Answer standing still
Describe the characteristics of the Peripheral Artery Disease?
Correct Answer dry, shiny, sometimes flakey, sometimes pale,
decreased hair growth.
Describe the Pain associated with Peripheral Artery Disease?
Correct Answer - Intermittent Claudication (cramping pain
worse with exercise)
- Sharp or aching
- Unrelenting
- Constant
Describe the pain of Chronic Venous Insufficiency (Venous
Stasis)? Correct Answer - Aching
- Soreness
- Pressure
- Improved with elevation of LE.
, Describe the Pulse Amplitude Grade system? Correct Answer
0 - Absent
1+ - Weak, diminished (easy to obliterate)
2+ - Normal (obliterate with firm pressure)
3+ - Strong (obliterate with firm pressure)
4+ - Bounding (unable to obliterate)
Describe the pulse of Chronic Venous Insufficiency (Venous
Stasis)? Correct Answer Present (may be difficult to palpate
through edema)
Describe the pulse related to the Peripheral Artery Disease?
Correct Answer Diminished or absent
Homan's Sign Correct Answer pain in *calf upon
dorsiflexion* of foot and may indicated thrombophlebitis
DVT
Thrombophlebitis Correct Answer inflammation of a vein
associated with a clot formation
Varicosities Correct Answer abnormally enlarged, twisted
veins
What are hallmark signs of ARTERIAL ulcers? Correct
Answer - punched out appearance
- located on the lateral malleolus
- minimal drainage
- would base is very pale
- surrounding skin is very scaly/dry
Questions With Complete Solutions
Define Claudication Correct Answer a condition in which
cramping pain in the leg is induced by exercise, typically caused
by obstruction of the arteries.
Define Hemosiderin Correct Answer staining is dark purple or
rusty discoloration of the lower legs caused by chronic venous
disease
Define Stasis? Correct Answer standing still
Describe the characteristics of the Peripheral Artery Disease?
Correct Answer dry, shiny, sometimes flakey, sometimes pale,
decreased hair growth.
Describe the Pain associated with Peripheral Artery Disease?
Correct Answer - Intermittent Claudication (cramping pain
worse with exercise)
- Sharp or aching
- Unrelenting
- Constant
Describe the pain of Chronic Venous Insufficiency (Venous
Stasis)? Correct Answer - Aching
- Soreness
- Pressure
- Improved with elevation of LE.
, Describe the Pulse Amplitude Grade system? Correct Answer
0 - Absent
1+ - Weak, diminished (easy to obliterate)
2+ - Normal (obliterate with firm pressure)
3+ - Strong (obliterate with firm pressure)
4+ - Bounding (unable to obliterate)
Describe the pulse of Chronic Venous Insufficiency (Venous
Stasis)? Correct Answer Present (may be difficult to palpate
through edema)
Describe the pulse related to the Peripheral Artery Disease?
Correct Answer Diminished or absent
Homan's Sign Correct Answer pain in *calf upon
dorsiflexion* of foot and may indicated thrombophlebitis
DVT
Thrombophlebitis Correct Answer inflammation of a vein
associated with a clot formation
Varicosities Correct Answer abnormally enlarged, twisted
veins
What are hallmark signs of ARTERIAL ulcers? Correct
Answer - punched out appearance
- located on the lateral malleolus
- minimal drainage
- would base is very pale
- surrounding skin is very scaly/dry
