Comprehensive Peripheral Vascular and Circulatory Assessment, Arterial and Venous System Evaluation, Doppler Ultrasound Techniques, Peripheral Pulses Palpation, Capillary Refill and Allen Tests, Edema and Lymphedema Detection, Varicose Veins and Thromboph

Comprehensive Peripheral Vascular and Circulatory Assessment, Arterial and Venous System Evaluation, Doppler Ultrasound Techniques, Peripheral Pulses Palpation, Capillary Refill and Allen Tests, Edema and Lymphedema Detection, Varicose Veins and Thrombophlebitis Assessment, Arterial and Venous Ulcers, Ischemia and Arteriosclerosis Recognition, Raynaud Disease and Intermittent Claudication, Venous Insufficiency Screening, Arterial Insufficiency Indicators, Risk Factor Modification, Post-Mastectomy Lymphedema Care, Trendelenburg Test for Saphenous Valve Competence, Lower Extremity Circulation Monitoring, Peripheral Perfusion Evaluation, NCLEX-High Yield Cardiovascular Review Exam Questions Verified and Provided with A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026 The major artery that supplies blood to the arm is brachial artery The popliteal artery can be palpated at the knee The posterior tibial pulse can be palpated at the ankle Blood from the lower trunk and legs drains upward into the inferior vena cava. The precentage of the body's blood volume that is in the veins is nearly 70% The nurse is use is planning to perform the Trendelenburg on an adult client. The nurse should explain to the client that this test is used to determine the competence of the saphenous vein valves Used to detect a weak peripheral pulse to monitor blood pressure in infants or children to measure blood pressure in a lower extremity; it magnifies pulse sounds from the heart and blood vessels. Doppler ultrasound probe Swelling caused by excess fluid. Edema Diffuse enlargement of terminal phalanges Clubbing Rayanud disease A vasopastic disorder, primarily affects the hands, characterized by color change from pallor, to cyanosis, to rubor; attacks precipitated by cold or emotional upset and relieved by warm water. Capillary refill time The time it takes for color to return to the nail beds after they have been blanched by pressure; a good measure of peripheral perfusion and cardiac output. Allen Test Determines the patency of the radial and ulnar arteries. Varicose veins Swollen, distended, and knotted veins; occur most commonly in the legs. Thrmobophlebitis Inflammation of a vein associated with thrombus formation. Arterial ulcer Usually occur on tips of toes, metatarsal heads, and lateral malleoli; ulcers have pale ischemic base, well-defined edges, and no bleeding. Venous ulcer usually occur on medial malleoli; ulcers have bleeding, uneven edges Ischemia deficient supply of oxygenated arterial blood to a tissue caused by obstruction of a blood vessel Arteriosclerosis Rigid peripheral blood vessels; occurs more commonly in older adults. While assessing the peripheral vascular system of an older client, the nurse detects cold clammy skin and loss of hair on the client's legs. The nurse suspects the client may be experiencing Arterial insufficiency During a physical examination, the nurse detects warm and brown pigmentation around an adult client's ankles. The nurse suspects the clients may b e experiencing venous insufficiency The nurse is assessing the peripheral vascular system of an older client. The client tells the nurse that her legs, "seem cold all the time and sometimes tingly". The nurse suspects that the client may be experiencing intermittent claudication The nurse is caring for a client who is employed as a typist and has a family history of peripheral vascular disease. The nurse should instruct the client to reduce her risk factors by