RNSG 1443 ARTERIAL & VENOUS
DISORDERS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
a somewhat rare nonatherosclerotic, segmental,
recurrent inflammatory vaso-occlusive disorder of the
small and medium-sized arteries, veins, and nerves of the
upper and lower extremities. Patients may have
intermittent claudication of the feet, hands, or arms. As
the disease progresses, rest pain and ischemic ulcerations
develop. S/s often confused w/ PAD. Occurs primarily in
young men <40 w/ hx of tobacco use. - correct
answer- Thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger's
disease)
an episodic vasospastic disorder of small cutaneous
arteries, most frequently involving the fingers and toes.
The exact etiology is unknown. Occurs primarily in young
women (15-40). Primary form most common & r/t
significantly lower physical/mental health-related quality
of life. Secondary form r/t association w/ other
,autoimmune diseases. - correct answer-
Raynaud's phenomenon
blockage of pulmonary arteries by a thrombus, fat/air
embolus, or tumor tissue. Most arise from deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) in deep veins of legs. - correct
answer- Pulmonary embolism (PE)
Clinical manifestations of chronic venous insufficiency
(CVI) - correct answer- S/s persistent edema,
increased pigmentation, secondary variscosities,
ulceration, cyanosis of limb when in dependent position,
pruritis, leathery skin texture.
condition in which the valves in the deep veins are
damaged, which results in retrograde venous blood flow,
pooling of blood in the legs, and swelling and can lead to
venous leg ulcers. Causes include VTE, vein incompetence,
deep vein obstruction, congenital venous malformation,
and AV fistula. - correct answer- Chronic
venous insufficiency (CVI)
, death of lung tissue; most likely when these factors are
present—1)occlusion of large/medium-sized pulmonary
vessel; 2) insufficient collateral blood flow from bronchial
circulation, or 3) preexisting lung disease. Results in
alveolar necrosis & hemorrhage, which can lead to
infection and abscess. - correct answer-
Pulmonary infarction
dilated, tortuous subcutaneous veins commonly found in
the saphenous vein system. Etiology unknown; risk factors
include congenital weakness of the vein structure, female
gender, use of hormones (oral contraceptives or HRT),
increasing age, obesity, pregnancy, venous obstruction
resulting from thrombosis or extrinsic pressure by tumors,
or occupations that require prolonged standing. Most
common symptom is ache/pain after prolonged standing,
which is relieved by walking or by elevating the limb.
Nocturnal leg cramps in the calf may occur. Collaborative
care involves rest with the affected limb elevated,
compression stockings, and exercise, such as walking. -
correct answer- Varicose veins
How do you prevent embolization of a thrombus in the
patient with a DVT? - correct answer- Bedrest
DISORDERS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
a somewhat rare nonatherosclerotic, segmental,
recurrent inflammatory vaso-occlusive disorder of the
small and medium-sized arteries, veins, and nerves of the
upper and lower extremities. Patients may have
intermittent claudication of the feet, hands, or arms. As
the disease progresses, rest pain and ischemic ulcerations
develop. S/s often confused w/ PAD. Occurs primarily in
young men <40 w/ hx of tobacco use. - correct
answer- Thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger's
disease)
an episodic vasospastic disorder of small cutaneous
arteries, most frequently involving the fingers and toes.
The exact etiology is unknown. Occurs primarily in young
women (15-40). Primary form most common & r/t
significantly lower physical/mental health-related quality
of life. Secondary form r/t association w/ other
,autoimmune diseases. - correct answer-
Raynaud's phenomenon
blockage of pulmonary arteries by a thrombus, fat/air
embolus, or tumor tissue. Most arise from deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) in deep veins of legs. - correct
answer- Pulmonary embolism (PE)
Clinical manifestations of chronic venous insufficiency
(CVI) - correct answer- S/s persistent edema,
increased pigmentation, secondary variscosities,
ulceration, cyanosis of limb when in dependent position,
pruritis, leathery skin texture.
condition in which the valves in the deep veins are
damaged, which results in retrograde venous blood flow,
pooling of blood in the legs, and swelling and can lead to
venous leg ulcers. Causes include VTE, vein incompetence,
deep vein obstruction, congenital venous malformation,
and AV fistula. - correct answer- Chronic
venous insufficiency (CVI)
, death of lung tissue; most likely when these factors are
present—1)occlusion of large/medium-sized pulmonary
vessel; 2) insufficient collateral blood flow from bronchial
circulation, or 3) preexisting lung disease. Results in
alveolar necrosis & hemorrhage, which can lead to
infection and abscess. - correct answer-
Pulmonary infarction
dilated, tortuous subcutaneous veins commonly found in
the saphenous vein system. Etiology unknown; risk factors
include congenital weakness of the vein structure, female
gender, use of hormones (oral contraceptives or HRT),
increasing age, obesity, pregnancy, venous obstruction
resulting from thrombosis or extrinsic pressure by tumors,
or occupations that require prolonged standing. Most
common symptom is ache/pain after prolonged standing,
which is relieved by walking or by elevating the limb.
Nocturnal leg cramps in the calf may occur. Collaborative
care involves rest with the affected limb elevated,
compression stockings, and exercise, such as walking. -
correct answer- Varicose veins
How do you prevent embolization of a thrombus in the
patient with a DVT? - correct answer- Bedrest
