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Assessment of Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular Systems Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What does a dusky red color when lowering a limb indicate?

Arterial insufficiency (correct)

Normal skin condition

Peripheral pulses asymmetry

Venous insufficiency

What does nonpitting edema feel like?

Hard to touch with no indentation (correct)

Moderate pitting with rapid indentation resolution

Very deep pitting with long-lasting indentation

Soft and leaves an indentation

What does a 3+ grading of peripheral pulses imply?

Weak/thready pulse

Full/bounding pulse (correct)

No pulse

Absent pulse

What is a major high-risk factor for heart disease and stroke?

Obesity Signup and view all the answers

What does pitting edema graded as 4+ indicate?

Very deep pitting with long-lasting indentation Signup and view all the answers

What type of data should be included in the nursing history related to cardiovascular assessment?

Both subjective and objective data Signup and view all the answers

Which method is NOT utilized for the assessment of cardiovascular and peripheral systems?

Laboratory tests Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of death in the United States according to the text?

Cardiovascular diseases Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom should be considered in the nursing history when assessing cardiovascular health?

Palpitations Signup and view all the answers

What is typically included in the assessment of peripheral vascular systems?

Skin changes examination Signup and view all the answers

What skin condition is typically associated with tense glistening skin?

Purple striae Signup and view all the answers

Which quadrant is useful for locating organs during an abdominal assessment?

RLQ Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom associated with changes in appetite and weight in nursing history?

Nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

Which group of individuals has a higher risk of developing diabetes compared to non-Hispanic Caucasians in the U.S.?

Hispanic Latinos Signup and view all the answers

What happens to peripheral arteries in individuals with decreased effectiveness of blood vessels?

Thicker and dilate less effectively Signup and view all the answers