Assessment Criteria for Venous and Arterial Disease Quiz
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Which condition is characterized by a presentation history of non healing ulceration, recurrent phlebitis, and previous vein surgery?

  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) (correct)
  • Varicose veins
  • Arterial disease
  • Hypertension
  • What is a common site for the presentation of arterial disease?

  • Toes and feet
  • Lateral malleolus and tibial area (correct)
  • Medial aspect
  • Over pressure points
  • Which condition is characterized by intermittent claudication and pain that improves with elevation and rest?

  • Venous disease (correct)
  • Traumatic injury to the lower leg
  • Pregnancy
  • Obesity
  • What is a common characteristic of ulcers associated with venous disease?

    <p>Moderate to heavy exudates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by reduced or no hair on the lower leg, thickening and fibrosis, and dilated veins at the ankle?

    <p>Varicose veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Conditions and Characteristics

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is characterized by a presentation history of non-healing ulceration, recurrent phlebitis, and previous vein surgery.
    • The femoral or popliteal arteries are common sites for the presentation of arterial disease.
    • Intermittent Claudication is characterized by pain that improves with elevation and rest.
    • Ulcers associated with venous disease are often characterized by a shallow base with irregular borders.
    • Lipodermatosclerosis is characterized by reduced or no hair on the lower leg, thickening and fibrosis, and dilated veins at the ankle.

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    Test your knowledge on the assessment criteria for venous and arterial diseases, including presenting history, physical and social risk factors, and previous medical conditions. This quiz covers a range of factors such as previous history of DVT, varicose veins, obesity, pregnancy, non-healing ulceration, and more.

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