20 Questions
What is a risk factor for Latinos in the U.S. according to the text?
Developing diabetes
Which assessment technique is NOT used for abdominal assessment?
Visual inspection
Which of the following is a possible indication of skin abnormalities during an abdominal assessment?
Purple striae
What is a common gastrointestinal symptom to include in nursing history as per the text?
Changes in appetite and weight
What are some possible signs of peripheral vascular abnormalities as mentioned in the text?
Asymmetric contour
What type of data should be included in the nursing history for assessing cardiovascular and peripheral vascular systems?
Subjective and objective data
What remains the most common cause of death in the United States according to the text?
Cardiovascular diseases
Which of the following is NOT part of the data obtained for assessing cardiovascular and peripheral vascular systems?
Percussion
Which characteristic should be included in the nursing history for assessing cardiovascular and peripheral vascular systems?
Peripheral skin changes like edema
What specific symptom-related questions can aid in assessing the impact of symptoms on a patient's lifestyle?
How far can you walk?
What does nonpitting edema feel like on touch and how does it respond to firm pressure applied over the skin for 5 seconds?
Hard to touch, no indentation when pressure is applied
Which pulse grading indicates a full/bounding pulse?
3+ = Full/bounding
How is mild pitting edema graded and what does it look like?
1+ (2mm), indentation remains for a short time
What does cyanosis, marked edema indicate in peripheral perfusion assessment?
Venous insufficiency
Which group has a higher incidence of hypertension compared to Caucasians?
African American, Puerto Ricans, Cubans & Latinos
What is the recommended order of assessment when obtaining objective data during a physical examination?
Cephalocaudal (head to toe)
What does a sustained decrease of at least 20 mmHg in systolic blood pressure or 10 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure indicate?
Orthostatic hypotension
Where is the common location to auscultate for a bruit in the cardiovascular assessment?
Carotid arteries
What is the significance of S3 heart sound during auscultation?
Indicates left ventricular failure or mitral valve regurgitation
In individuals with no heart disease, what is expected to happen to the heart size throughout life?
Heart size remains the same
Learn about the increased risk of diabetes in Latinos compared to non-Hispanic Caucasians, as well as strategies for prevention such as diet, exercise, check-ups, medication compliance, and community support groups.
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