18 Questions
What could be the reason behind the presence of warm skin and brown pigmentation around an adult client's ankles?
Venous insufficiency
What symptom would suggest that a client may be experiencing intermittent claudication?
Leg pain or cramping during exercise
What is the recommended action to reduce risk factors for peripheral vascular disease?
Getting regular exercise
What is the correct way to use a Doppler ultrasound probe to detect blood flow in the femoral artery?
Place the tip of the probe in a 30-degree angle to the artery
What should the nurse assess in a client who had a mastectomy 2 years ago?
Lymph node status
What is the term for a condition characterized by a decrease in blood flow to the legs?
Arterial insufficiency
What is a risk factor for coronary heart disease?
High serum level of low-density lipoproteins
What should the nurse include in the teaching plan about coronary heart disease?
Estrogen replacement therapy in postmenopausal women decreases the risk of heart attack
What may the nurse anticipate when assessing the cardiovascular system of an adult client with emphysema?
Difficulty palpating the apical pulse
What should the nurse do when preparing to auscultate a female adult client's carotid arteries?
Place the diaphragm of the stethoscope over the artery
What is a potential challenge when assessing the cardiovascular system of an adult client with emphysema?
Difficulty assessing the breath sounds
Why should the nurse palpate the arteries before auscultation?
To locate the artery and ensure accurate assessment
What is the significance of an S3 heart sound detected in an adolescent client?
It is a normal finding in adolescents and requires no further action
What does an opening snap heard during diastole indicate?
Mitral valve stenosis
What is a characteristic of sinus arrhythmia?
The heart rate speeds up and slows down during a cycle
What is the characteristic of the fourth heart sound, S4?
A low-frequency sound best heard with the bell of the stethoscope
What is the priority consideration for the nurse when caring for an adult female client with a BMI of 38.7?
Assessing the client for signs and symptoms of pulmonary disease
What is the nurse's role in assessing an adult client with a heart condition?
To assess the client for signs and symptoms of pulmonary disease
Quiz about coronary heart disease, risk factors, and prevention strategies. Topics include family history, diet, and serum levels.
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