Perfusion basics Exam Comprehensive Questions A+ Graded
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peripheral vascular disease - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Circulation disorders that occur when
pathologic changes impair blood supply
Peripheral vascular diseases - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis,
chronic venous insuffiiency
PVD primarily affects - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Older adults
African americans have increased risk
Hispanics have similar or slightly higher rates
Risk factors PVD - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Smoking
Diabetes
Htn
High cholesterol
Family history
Obesity
Lack of physical acticity
Prolonged standing
Prevention teaching PVD - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Maintainging healthy weight, regular
exercise, healthy diet
Medications may be given to prevent or slow progression of disease
, arteriosclerosis - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Thickening and decreased elasticity of arterial
walls
Atherosclerosis - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Fat and fibrin accumulate and obstruct arteries
chronic venous insufficiency - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Lack of adequate venous flow over
extended period of time. Valve leakage blocks blood flow back to heart
intermittenet claudication - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Cramping in calves or thighs with
activity. Relieved with rest. Clinical manifestation of PVD
PVD manifestations - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Peripheral pulses diminished or absent
Bruit heard over large arteries
Skin coloration of legs changes with elevation
Lower extremeties have thin, shiny, hairless skin.
Toenails thickened
Ulceration and edema may be present
PVD skin teaching - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Teach that skin breakdown is common
Increased risk for gangrene and amputation
Teach how to assess skin for breakdown and proper foot care
arterial ulcer characteristics - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Toes, feet, shin
Deep pale
Pallor on elevation
Rubor on dependency
Cool temp may have mild edema
Severe pain
Intermittent claudication
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peripheral vascular disease - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Circulation disorders that occur when
pathologic changes impair blood supply
Peripheral vascular diseases - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis,
chronic venous insuffiiency
PVD primarily affects - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Older adults
African americans have increased risk
Hispanics have similar or slightly higher rates
Risk factors PVD - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Smoking
Diabetes
Htn
High cholesterol
Family history
Obesity
Lack of physical acticity
Prolonged standing
Prevention teaching PVD - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Maintainging healthy weight, regular
exercise, healthy diet
Medications may be given to prevent or slow progression of disease
, arteriosclerosis - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Thickening and decreased elasticity of arterial
walls
Atherosclerosis - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Fat and fibrin accumulate and obstruct arteries
chronic venous insufficiency - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Lack of adequate venous flow over
extended period of time. Valve leakage blocks blood flow back to heart
intermittenet claudication - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Cramping in calves or thighs with
activity. Relieved with rest. Clinical manifestation of PVD
PVD manifestations - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Peripheral pulses diminished or absent
Bruit heard over large arteries
Skin coloration of legs changes with elevation
Lower extremeties have thin, shiny, hairless skin.
Toenails thickened
Ulceration and edema may be present
PVD skin teaching - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Teach that skin breakdown is common
Increased risk for gangrene and amputation
Teach how to assess skin for breakdown and proper foot care
arterial ulcer characteristics - CORRECT A N S W E R ⬛⬛Toes, feet, shin
Deep pale
Pallor on elevation
Rubor on dependency
Cool temp may have mild edema
Severe pain
Intermittent claudication
