Assessment of Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular Systems
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Assessment of Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular Systems

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>3+ (6mm) Deep pitting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethnic group mentioned is noted to have a higher incidence of hypertension compared to Caucasians?

    <p>African Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pallor while the limb is elevated followed by a dusky red color when lowered indicate?

    <p>Arterial insufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If peripheral pulses are found to be asymmetrical, what might this indicate?

    <p>Arterial insufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be indicated if there is tenderness upon palpation of peripheral veins?

    <p>Venous insufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cyanosis and marked edema together indicate in terms of perfusion?

    <p>Venous insufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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