Chronic Venous Insufficiency Symptoms Quiz
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Where does Chronic Venous Insufficiency usually appear?

  • In pressure points of areas with diminished sensation
  • Over the medial and sometimes the lateral malleolus (correct)
  • On the toes, feet, or areas of trauma
  • In the shins

    • What is a common feature of Neuropathic Ulcer as mentioned in the text?

  • Surrounding skin shows no callus or excess pigment (correct)
  • Surrounding skin has reddish pigmentation and purpura
  • Surrounding skin is irregular, flat, or slightly steep
  • Surrounding skin contains small, painful granulation tissue

    • Which condition may be accompanied by gangrene and decreased pulses?

  • Neuropathic Ulcer
  • Arterial Insufficiency (correct)
  • Stasis dermatitis
  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency

    • What percentage of total body water is roughly extracellular fluid?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of pitting edema?

    <p>It is soft and bilateral palpable swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes lymphedema edema from pitting edema?

    <p>It is initially soft and pitting, then becomes indurated and nonpitting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of chronic venous insufficiency edema?

    <p>Increased hydrostatic pressure in the veins and capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of lymphatic drainage in returning interstitial fluid to the circulation?

    <p>Significantly higher role than previously thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical condition is characterized by protein leaking into the interstitial space?

    <p>Nephrotic syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes edema in heart failure from lymphedema?

    <p>Protein concentration is low and recovery occurs within a few seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of pitting edema?

    <p>Increased hydrostatic pressure in the veins and capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes lymphedema from other types of edema?

    <p>Soft and pitting upon pressure initially, then becomes hard and nonpitting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of lymphatic drainage in the circulation?

    <p>Returning interstitial fluid to the circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What clinical conditions disrupt Starling forces, resulting in edema?

    <p>Prolonged standing or sitting, heart failure, and nephrotic syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which condition is nonpitting edema more typical due to higher protein levels?

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

    What is the characteristic of net plasma filtration across the capillary bed?

    <p>Occurs throughout the length of the capillary</p> Signup and view all the answers

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