Cardiovascular Diseases and Impaired Blood Flow

What can happen to tissues if blood volume is inadequate due to hemorrhage or severe dehydration?

They become ischemic

Which of the following is a sign of anemia?

Pallor

What is the result of hypervolemia in clients?

Heart failure and peripheral edema

What is a common cause of impaired blood flow to organs and tissues?

Atherosclerosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of nursing assessment of the cardiovascular system status?

To review relevant diagnostic data, including cardiac monitoring Signup and view all the answers

What can cause damage to heart valves, affecting blood flow within the heart and to great vessels?

Acquired heart diseases Signup and view all the answers

What can cause RBCs to break down excessively?

Some disorders Signup and view all the answers

What can affect tissue oxygenation?

Inadequate RBCs, low hemoglobin levels, or abnormal hemoglobin structure Signup and view all the answers

What can occur during exacerbations of sickle cell disease?

Tissue ischemia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following signs may indicate impaired peripheral arterial circulation in the legs and feet?

Pain or paresthesia Signup and view all the answers

What is a blood supply issue caused by obstructed circulation?

Ischemia Signup and view all the answers

What is evaluated in both arms during a physical assessment of the cardiovascular system?

Blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for peripheral atherosclerosis?

Cigarette smoking Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the pressure in the ankle compared to the pressure in the arm?

Ankle brachial index (ABI) Signup and view all the answers

A client with heart failure may exhibit which of the following signs during a physical assessment?

Pitting edema of the feet and ankles Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a diagnostic study used as a screening tool to identify increased risk of cardiovascular disease?

Serum lipid level Signup and view all the answers

What is assessed during a physical assessment to obtain information about the cardiovascular system?

Skin for color, temperature, hair distribution, lesions, and edema Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ratio of arterial pressure in the ankle compared to that in the arm?