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What does a bounding pulse indicate in terms of peripheral perfusion?
What does a bounding pulse indicate in terms of peripheral perfusion?
- Diminished perfusion
- Normal perfusion
- Arterial insufficiency (correct)
- Venous insufficiency
How is the intensity of pulses graded when assessing peripheral perfusion?
How is the intensity of pulses graded when assessing peripheral perfusion?
- 3+ = Full/bounding pulse
- 2+ = Normal
- 4+ = Very deep pitting
- 1+ = weak/thready (correct)
What does nonpitting edema indicate when assessing peripheral perfusion?
What does nonpitting edema indicate when assessing peripheral perfusion?
- Arterial insufficiency (correct)
- Diminished perfusion
- Normal perfusion
- Venous insufficiency
How is mild pitting edema graded according to the text?
How is mild pitting edema graded according to the text?
Which high-risk factor for heart disease and stroke is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which high-risk factor for heart disease and stroke is NOT mentioned in the text?
What is the primary cause of the 'S3' heart sound?
What is the primary cause of the 'S3' heart sound?
Which of the following best describes the 'S2' heart sound?
Which of the following best describes the 'S2' heart sound?
During which phase of the cardiac cycle are the mitral and tricuspid valves closed?
During which phase of the cardiac cycle are the mitral and tricuspid valves closed?
What is the significance of a displaced Point of Maximal Impulse (PMI)?
What is the significance of a displaced Point of Maximal Impulse (PMI)?
Which condition may result in a bounding abdominal pulse?
Which condition may result in a bounding abdominal pulse?
What type of data should be included in the nursing history for assessing the cardiovascular system?
What type of data should be included in the nursing history for assessing the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following is NOT typically included in the nursing history for cardiovascular assessment?
Which of the following is NOT typically included in the nursing history for cardiovascular assessment?
Which method is commonly utilized for assessing the cardiovascular system along with observation and palpation?
Which method is commonly utilized for assessing the cardiovascular system along with observation and palpation?
Which activity is important for alleviating cardiovascular symptoms?
Which activity is important for alleviating cardiovascular symptoms?
Which symptom is commonly associated with peripheral vascular issues?
Which symptom is commonly associated with peripheral vascular issues?
