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What is the grading for a pulse intensity that is considered normal?
What is the grading for a pulse intensity that is considered normal?
- 2+ = Normal (correct)
- 1+ = weak/thready
- 0 = absent
- 3+ = Full/bounding pulse
Which condition may be indicated if there is nonpitting edema with no indentation when firm pressure is applied on the skin over the tibia or medial malleolus?
Which condition may be indicated if there is nonpitting edema with no indentation when firm pressure is applied on the skin over the tibia or medial malleolus?
- Arterial insufficiency
- Cardiovascular insufficiency
- Peripheral insufficiency
- Venous insufficiency (correct)
During the capillary refill test, if the nail does not return to normal color within 3 seconds, what does it indicate?
During the capillary refill test, if the nail does not return to normal color within 3 seconds, what does it indicate?
- Cardiovascular insufficiency
- Peripheral insufficiency (correct)
- Venous insufficiency
- Arterial insufficiency
What is the grading for pitting edema where the indentation remains for a short time and the leg appears swollen?
What is the grading for pitting edema where the indentation remains for a short time and the leg appears swollen?
Which ethnic group mentioned is noted to have a higher incidence of hypertension compared to Caucasians?
Which ethnic group mentioned is noted to have a higher incidence of hypertension compared to Caucasians?
What does pallor while the limb is elevated followed by a dusky red color when lowered indicate?
What does pallor while the limb is elevated followed by a dusky red color when lowered indicate?
If peripheral pulses are found to be asymmetrical, what might this indicate?
If peripheral pulses are found to be asymmetrical, what might this indicate?
What might be indicated if there is tenderness upon palpation of peripheral veins?
What might be indicated if there is tenderness upon palpation of peripheral veins?
What does cyanosis and marked edema together indicate in terms of perfusion?
What does cyanosis and marked edema together indicate in terms of perfusion?
