____ are the number of beats per minute correct answers Rate
____ is the regularity of the beats correct answers Rhythm
_____ _____ can be related to a failure of the right side of the
heart of an obstruction of the lymphatic system. correct answers
Pitting edema
_____ (distended veins) frequently occur in the anterolateral
aspect of the thick and lower leg or on the posterolateral aspect
of the calf. These bulging veins do not disappear when legs are
elevated. correct answers Varicosities
_____ ulcers occur at medial malleoli because of fragile tissue
with poor drainage. correct answers Venous
_____ veins are dilated but have a diminished blood flow and an
increased intravenous pressure. correct answers Varicose
______ can result from cardiac, vascular, or lymphatic
problems; fluid and electrolyte disturbances; nutritional
distrubances; renal failure; and in response to toxins and
chemicals. correct answers Edema
_____- pulses on both sides of the body should be similar
correct answers Symmetry
_____- the strength of the beat, assessed on a scale of 0 to 4
correct answers Amplitude
, A ______ between the two carotid pulses is abnormal. correct
answers Discrepancy
A carotid pulse rate over ___ beats/min is considered abnormal
unless the client is anxious or has recently been exercising or
smoking. correct answers 90
A carotid pulse rate under ___ beats/min is considered
abnormal. correct answers 60
A delayed capillary refill could indicate decreased cardiac
output or constriciton of the _____ _____. correct answers
Peripheral vessels
A difference in the temperature of the feel may be a sign of
_____ insufficiency. correct answers Arterial
A difference of 10 mmHg or more between the arms may
indicate an _____ of arterial flow to one arm. correct answers
Obstruction
A discrepancy in the size of the legs could indicate an
accumulation of _____ resulting from increased pressure in the
capillaries or an obstruction of a lymph vessel. correct answers
Fluid
A marked _____ ____ color of the dependent feet occurs with
severe arterial insufficiency. correct answers Bluish red