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What should a client with peripheral arterial disease avoid when resting?
What should a client with peripheral arterial disease avoid when resting?
- Keeping feet elevated above heart level (correct)
- Using heating pads on limbs
- Sleeping with legs hanging from the bed
- Sitting with legs crossed
Which of the following interventions is aimed at improving arterial flow through collateral circulation?
Which of the following interventions is aimed at improving arterial flow through collateral circulation?
- Foot elevation above heart level
- Applying heat to the limb
- Using tobacco and caffeine
- Walking to the point of claudication pain (correct)
What is an appropriate procedure for treating severe peripheral arterial disease?
What is an appropriate procedure for treating severe peripheral arterial disease?
- Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (correct)
- Using hot water on the affected area
- Avoiding exercise completely
- Elevating the affected limb
Which symptom indicates a critical observation is necessary in clients with peripheral arterial disease?
Which symptom indicates a critical observation is necessary in clients with peripheral arterial disease?
Why should clients with peripheral arterial disease avoid direct heat applications?
Why should clients with peripheral arterial disease avoid direct heat applications?
What lifestyle modification should a client with peripheral arterial disease adopt?
What lifestyle modification should a client with peripheral arterial disease adopt?
Clients with peripheral arterial disease should monitor which of the following to assess for potential complications?
Clients with peripheral arterial disease should monitor which of the following to assess for potential complications?
In severe cases of peripheral arterial disease, what might be the recommended sleeping position?
In severe cases of peripheral arterial disease, what might be the recommended sleeping position?
What characterizes venous thrombosis?
What characterizes venous thrombosis?
Which condition can result from untreated deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which condition can result from untreated deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which is NOT a risk factor for venous stasis?
Which is NOT a risk factor for venous stasis?
What initial treatment is recommended for phlebitis?
What initial treatment is recommended for phlebitis?
What role does endothelial damage play in venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
What role does endothelial damage play in venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
Which diagnostic method is considered noninvasive for assessing VTE?
Which diagnostic method is considered noninvasive for assessing VTE?
What is the primary aim of inflow procedures in peripheral arterial bypass surgery?
What is the primary aim of inflow procedures in peripheral arterial bypass surgery?
Which type of aortic aneurysm is most commonly associated with an extreme risk for rupture?
Which type of aortic aneurysm is most commonly associated with an extreme risk for rupture?
Which of the following is a contraindication for using graduated compression stockings?
Which of the following is a contraindication for using graduated compression stockings?
What is a common manifestation of venous thromboembolism?
What is a common manifestation of venous thromboembolism?
What symptom is characteristic of aortic dissection?
What symptom is characteristic of aortic dissection?
Which factor may lead to hypercoagulability of blood?
Which factor may lead to hypercoagulability of blood?
Which classification of aneurysm refers to a disruption of all layers of the arterial wall?
Which classification of aneurysm refers to a disruption of all layers of the arterial wall?
Which of the following is a crucial management step for patients with aortic dissection?
Which of the following is a crucial management step for patients with aortic dissection?
What is the primary purpose of anticoagulants in venous thromboembolism management?
What is the primary purpose of anticoagulants in venous thromboembolism management?
What lifestyle change is essential for managing Buerger’s Disease?
What lifestyle change is essential for managing Buerger’s Disease?
What triggers the characteristic color changes associated with Raynaud’s Phenomenon?
What triggers the characteristic color changes associated with Raynaud’s Phenomenon?
Which diagnostic tool is most often used to assess for aortic dissection?
Which diagnostic tool is most often used to assess for aortic dissection?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by ischemic ulcers and rest pain?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by ischemic ulcers and rest pain?
What is a common non-symptomatic indication of a thoracic aortic aneurysm?
What is a common non-symptomatic indication of a thoracic aortic aneurysm?
Which statement best explains a reason to avoid vitamin K in the diet for patients on anticoagulants?
Which statement best explains a reason to avoid vitamin K in the diet for patients on anticoagulants?
What is a significant long-term side effect of using unfractionated heparin?
What is a significant long-term side effect of using unfractionated heparin?
What is the primary advantage of using LMWH (e.g., Enoxaparin) compared to unfractionated heparin?
What is the primary advantage of using LMWH (e.g., Enoxaparin) compared to unfractionated heparin?
Which anticoagulant uses Idrarucizmab as its antidote?
Which anticoagulant uses Idrarucizmab as its antidote?
What issue can arise from the use of unfractionated heparin that necessitates regular monitoring?
What issue can arise from the use of unfractionated heparin that necessitates regular monitoring?
What is the primary underlying cause of peripheral arterial disease?
What is the primary underlying cause of peripheral arterial disease?
Which of the following is a hallmark sign of arterial vascular disorder?
Which of the following is a hallmark sign of arterial vascular disorder?
What characterizes rest pain in patients with peripheral arterial disease?
What characterizes rest pain in patients with peripheral arterial disease?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with peripheral arterial disease?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with peripheral arterial disease?
What is a common risk factor for developing peripheral arterial disease?
What is a common risk factor for developing peripheral arterial disease?
Which of the following skin conditions is characteristic of peripheral arterial disease?
Which of the following skin conditions is characteristic of peripheral arterial disease?
What physiological change is observed in blood pressure measurements in a person with peripheral arterial disease?
What physiological change is observed in blood pressure measurements in a person with peripheral arterial disease?
What symptom might indicate ischemia in nerve tissue for patients with peripheral arterial disease?
What symptom might indicate ischemia in nerve tissue for patients with peripheral arterial disease?
