NR462 FINAL EXAM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% PASS (A+ CERTIFIED)

NR462 FINAL EXAM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% PASS (A+ CERTIFIED) 1. peripheral vascular disease What disease involves progressive narrowing and degeneration of arteries of neck, abdomen, and extremities 2. atherosclerosis What is the leading cause of PVD? 3. Aortoiliac artery Femoral artery Poplit eal artery Tibial artery Peroneal artery What arteries can peripheral artery disease (PAD) affect? 4. 60s to 80s In which age group will we generally see PVD? 5. Cigarette smoking Hyperlipidemia Hypertension Diabetes mellitus Family History What are some risk factors for PVD? 6. Emboli formation Infection Thrombosis Trauma fracture Vasculitis What are some common causes of PVD? 7. - Thin, shiny, taut - Loss of hair When assessing a patient with PVD, what would their skin look like? 8. - diminished pulses in the leg - delayed cap refill - PALLOR OF FOOT WITH LEG ELEVATION/RUBOR WHEN LOWERED When assessing a patient with PVD, what might we notice about the blood flow to their extremities? 9. dark red discoloration when foot or leg is not elevated caused by damaged blood vessels. When elevated it becomes pale. What is dependent rubor? 10. Ischemic muscle ache or pain that is precipitated by a constant level of exercise What is intermittent claudication? 11. Resolves within 10 minutes or less with rest How quickly does claudication resolve? 12. paresthesia ___________ is numbness or tingling in the toes or feet. It produces loss of pressure and deep pain sensations, and injuries often go unnoticed by patient 13. injuries often go unnoticed by patient What is an important side effect of paresthesia in the toes/feet? 14. - cool to the touch - pain - hair loss - pallor - weak pulse What are the signs/symptoms if someone has an arterial problem? 15. Pain at rest (occurs in the forefoot or toes) Aggravated by limb elevation Occurs from insufficient blood flow Occurs more often at night What are some clinical manifestations of advancing PVD? 16. C A client with a history of angina and intermittent claudication reports pain in both legs with a need to stop and rest after ambulating down the hall. Which statement by the nurse best addresses this concern?