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NSG 320 Exam 2 Peripheral Vascular
Diseases Verified and Updated Questions
and Answers (100% Correct Answers)
PAD clinical manifestations
Answer: 1) Intermittent claudication
2) paresthesia;
3) elevation pallor
4) dependent rubor 5)skin that is thin, shiny & taut, hair loss on limb, thickened toe
nails
6) diminished/absent pedal/popliteal/femoral pulses,
7) RUBOR = reactive hyperemia (redness) when limb is in dependent position;
dependent rubor;
8) arterial ulcerations (usually "dry" ulcers that do not leak)
PAD 6 P's
Answer: •Paralysis
•Paresthesia
•Pallor
•Pulse
•Pain
•Poikilothermia
Diagnostic Testing/Labs for PAD
Answer: •Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
•Doppler Ultrasound
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•Duplex Imaging
•Angiography
•Magnetic resonance angiography
arterial ulcer
Answer: A wound caused by impaired arterial blood flow to the lower leg and foot.
Impairment in blood flow results in tissue ischemia and necrosis.
associated skin characteristics for PAD
Answer: -Cool skin temperature
-Thin, shiny skin
-Decreased or absent skin hair
-Pain my increase when the leg is elevated
-Pain may decrease or be relieved when the leg is in a dependent position
-Decreased pulse strength in extremity
PVD clinical manifestations
Answer: •Affected Extremity
•Hyperpigmentation of lower calf and ankle skin from hemosiderin staining.
•Firm/hardened skin
•Dry scaly skin; may be itchy, WARM
•Edema may or may not be present
prevention for those at risk of PVD include:
Answer: •Patient education
•Leg exercises
•Early ambulation after procedure
NSG 320 Exam 2 Peripheral Vascular
Diseases Verified and Updated Questions
and Answers (100% Correct Answers)
PAD clinical manifestations
Answer: 1) Intermittent claudication
2) paresthesia;
3) elevation pallor
4) dependent rubor 5)skin that is thin, shiny & taut, hair loss on limb, thickened toe
nails
6) diminished/absent pedal/popliteal/femoral pulses,
7) RUBOR = reactive hyperemia (redness) when limb is in dependent position;
dependent rubor;
8) arterial ulcerations (usually "dry" ulcers that do not leak)
PAD 6 P's
Answer: •Paralysis
•Paresthesia
•Pallor
•Pulse
•Pain
•Poikilothermia
Diagnostic Testing/Labs for PAD
Answer: •Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
•Doppler Ultrasound
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•Duplex Imaging
•Angiography
•Magnetic resonance angiography
arterial ulcer
Answer: A wound caused by impaired arterial blood flow to the lower leg and foot.
Impairment in blood flow results in tissue ischemia and necrosis.
associated skin characteristics for PAD
Answer: -Cool skin temperature
-Thin, shiny skin
-Decreased or absent skin hair
-Pain my increase when the leg is elevated
-Pain may decrease or be relieved when the leg is in a dependent position
-Decreased pulse strength in extremity
PVD clinical manifestations
Answer: •Affected Extremity
•Hyperpigmentation of lower calf and ankle skin from hemosiderin staining.
•Firm/hardened skin
•Dry scaly skin; may be itchy, WARM
•Edema may or may not be present
prevention for those at risk of PVD include:
Answer: •Patient education
•Leg exercises
•Early ambulation after procedure
