Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular Assessment Quiz
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Which of the following is a common developmental variation in the assessment of the cardiovascular and peripheral vascular systems in infants and children?

  • Pooling of blood in the lower extremities
  • Larger lymph nodes (correct)
  • Growth in proportion with the rest of the body
  • Decreased blood pressure

    • What causes the drop in blood pressure during pregnancy?

  • Vasodilation (correct)
  • Increased blood volume
  • Progesterone
  • Growing fetus blocking drainage

    • Which of the following is a common unexpected finding in cardiovascular and peripheral vascular assessments?

  • Increased blood pressure
  • Varicose veins (correct)
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Enlarged lymph nodes

    • What is the main reason for the drop in blood pressure during the first and second trimester of pregnancy?

    <p>Vasodilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a physiological change that occurs in the cardiovascular system during pregnancy?

    <p>Pooling of blood in the lower extremities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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