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Lower Extremity Assessment Quiz

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Which diagnostic study is specific for the heart and visualizes blood flow through the heart?

CT Scan
Echocardiogram (correct)
Chest X-Ray
Ultrasound of extremities

What is the purpose of compression socks in therapeutic measures?

To promote arterial blood flow
To improve venous blood return
To prevent vasoconstriction
To reduce edema and prevent blood clots (correct)

What lab value is ordered to diagnose and monitor progression of chronic heart failure?

Brain Naturetic Peptide (correct)
Troponin
CK-MB
Electrolytes

What does Jugular Venous Distention (JVD) indicate?

Increased venous pressure (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which electrolyte is important for proper cardiac function?

Potassium (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of continuous monitoring of heart activity?

To detect changes in heart rate and rhythm immediately (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does non-pitting edema indicate?

Arterial blood flow problems (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a Troponin test help diagnose?

Myocardial injury (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of leg elevation in venous insufficiency?

To improve venous blood return (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does a D-Dimer test help diagnose?

Blood clots (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of supplemental oxygen administration?

To ensure the heart receives adequate oxygen (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does a CT Scan specifically view in the cardiovascular system?

Blood flow within coronary arteries (C) Signup and view all the answers

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