NR 304; Exam 1 Questions with 100% Complete Answers

Venous insufficiency Correct Answer inadequate blood flow to veins causing blood to pool in legs S/S of venous insufficiency Correct Answer - Pitting edema (swelling) ( due to fluid leaking into tissue due to incompetent valves) -occurs in BOTH legs -varicose veins -normal temp -skin is brown/crusty -pain ( aching while standing/sitting; elevating legs and walking improves pain) Arterial insufficiency Correct Answer slowing or stopping of blood flow through arteries S/S of Arterial insufficiency Correct Answer cyanotic/pallow -absent/decrease in sensations -Low temp -intermittent claudication -hair loss on toes -shiny skin impotence -sharp/gnawing/stabbing pain with exercise ( relieve with rest) - decrease pulses -rusty discoloration ( due to blood leaking out of vessels and diff being reabsorbed) -skin ulcers on toes/ lateral malleoli -necrosis -bluish/rd feet with dependence and pallor with elevation -sensory/motor loss yellow toe nails -cool skin Aretial occlusion S/S Correct Answer extreme coolness pain loss of sensation hair loss/skin changes pallor pulselessness Arterial occlusion is caused by Correct Answer atherosclerosis which reduces the blood flow Risk factors of arterial occlusion Correct Answer smoking