Chamberlain University NR 304 (Heath Assessment II) Quiz 1 concepts TEST 2023 ATESTED

Where can you find the radial pulse? correct answers - Thumb side of the wrist Where can you find the brachial pulse? correct answers anterior side of elbow right where the brachial meets the joint Where can you find the femoral pulse? correct answers Groin area of the body Where is the popliteal pulse located? correct answers posterior side of knee Where is the posterior tibial pulse? correct answers Between medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon inner aspect of the ankle Where is the dorsalis pedis pulse? correct answers fingertips between great and first toes and slowly move them along groove between extensor tendons and great and first pulse until pulse is palpable What are some changes that occur in the peripheral vascular system as a result of aging? correct answers - peripheral blood vessels grow more rigid - increased risk for arteriosclerosis - increased risk for PAD - intramuscular calf veins progressively enlarge - Fewer lymph nodes - decrease in lymph node size of remaining lymphnodes What causes an increased risk of Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in aging adults? correct answers - Arteriosclerosis as a result of blood vessels becoming more rigid What happens to the intramuscular calf veins as a result of aging? correct answers - they progressively enlarge What increases risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolisms (PE)? correct answers - Prolonged bed rest - immobilization - heart failure What is intermittent claudication? correct answers Pain in calf upon walking What changes occur to the lymph nodes as a result of the aging process? correct answers - decrease in number of lymph nodes - decrease in size of remaining lymph nodes What are examples of subjective data when assessing PVS? correct answers - leg pain or cramps - skin changes on arms / legs - Swelling - Lymph node enlargement - medications - smoking history