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Which statement is true regarding the arterial system?
Which statement is true regarding the arterial system?
- Arteries are large-diameter vessels.
- The arterial system is a high-pressure system. (correct)
- The walls of arteries are thinner than those of the veins.
- Arteries can greatly expand to accommodate a large blood volume increase.
The major artery supplying the arm is the artery.
The major artery supplying the arm is the artery.
- Ulnar
- Deep palmar
- Radial
- Brachial (correct)
The nurse is preparing to assess the dorsalis pedis artery. Where is the correct location for palpation?
The nurse is preparing to assess the dorsalis pedis artery. Where is the correct location for palpation?
- Lateral to the extensor tendon of the great toe (correct)
- Over the lateral malleolus
- Behind the knee
- In the groove behind the medial malleolus
Which artery is palpated behind the knee?
Which artery is palpated behind the knee?
Which of the following is a normal finding in healthy 3-year-old children?
Which of the following is a normal finding in healthy 3-year-old children?
In aging adults, what may night leg pain indicate?
In aging adults, what may night leg pain indicate?
What does the profile sign detect?
What does the profile sign detect?
What does a capillary refill time of 5 seconds in an adult indicate?
What does a capillary refill time of 5 seconds in an adult indicate?
What should a nurse do if a femoral pulse is diminished?
What should a nurse do if a femoral pulse is diminished?
What is the significance of the inability to palpate ulnar pulses in a patient with warm skin and normal capillary refill time?
What is the significance of the inability to palpate ulnar pulses in a patient with warm skin and normal capillary refill time?
What is a characteristic pulse associated with untreated hyperthyroidism?
What is a characteristic pulse associated with untreated hyperthyroidism?
What are hyperkinetic states, such as hyperthyroidism, associated with?
What are hyperkinetic states, such as hyperthyroidism, associated with?
Which pulse is palpated between the malleolus and Achilles tendon?
Which pulse is palpated between the malleolus and Achilles tendon?
What is the main cause of left calf pain experienced during exercise in a 65-year-old patient?
What is the main cause of left calf pain experienced during exercise in a 65-year-old patient?
Which veins are responsible for most venous return in the arm?
Which veins are responsible for most venous return in the arm?
Which vein can be removed for open-heart surgery without harming circulation if femoral and popliteal veins remain intact?
Which vein can be removed for open-heart surgery without harming circulation if femoral and popliteal veins remain intact?
What is a high-risk factor for venous disease?
What is a high-risk factor for venous disease?
What propels lymph flow, compared to blood flow?
What propels lymph flow, compared to blood flow?
Where are the epitrochlear nodes located?
Where are the epitrochlear nodes located?
Which nodes drain most of the lymph of the lower extremities?
Which nodes drain most of the lymph of the lower extremities?
What indicates the need to examine lower arm and hand for infection or lesions?
What indicates the need to examine lower arm and hand for infection or lesions?
What is the main function of lymph vessels' valves?
What is the main function of lymph vessels' valves?
Where do inguinal nodes drain the lymph from?
Where do inguinal nodes drain the lymph from?
In an assessment of a patient with an infection in the left foot, what nodes are expected to be enlarged and tender?
In an assessment of a patient with an infection in the left foot, what nodes are expected to be enlarged and tender?
What is the appropriate reason for a modified Allen test?
What is the appropriate reason for a modified Allen test?
What finding would the nurse most likely observe in a patient diagnosed with venous stasis?
What finding would the nurse most likely observe in a patient diagnosed with venous stasis?
How should the nurse attempt to assess the femoral pulse in an obese patient?
How should the nurse attempt to assess the femoral pulse in an obese patient?
What does the presence of a bruit in the femoral arteries indicate?
What does the presence of a bruit in the femoral arteries indicate?
How should the nurse document mild, slight pitting edema at the ankles of a pregnant patient?
How should the nurse document mild, slight pitting edema at the ankles of a pregnant patient?
What is the most likely cause of absent pulse?
What is the most likely cause of absent pulse?
Study Notes
Assessment of Peripheral Vascular System
- Posterior tibial pulse is palpated between the malleolus and Achilles tendon; no pulse at lateral malleolus
- 65-year-old patient experiencing left calf pain during exercise, consistent with ischemia due to partial arterial blockage
- Venous blood returns to heart through intraluminal valves, contracting skeletal muscles, and pressure gradients
- Superficial veins responsible for most venous return in arm
- Great saphenous vein can be removed for open-heart surgery without harming circulation if femoral and popliteal veins remain intact
- Prolonged bed rest is a high risk factor for venous disease
- Lymph flow is slow compared to blood flow, propelled by skeletal muscles and pressure changes
- Enlarged right epitrochlear lymph node indicates the need to examine lower arm and hand for infection or lesions
- Inguinal nodes in the groin drain most of the lymph of the lower extremities
- In an assessment of a patient with an infection in the left foot, expect to see enlarged and tender inguinal nodes
- Lymph vessels have valves, ensuring one-way flow from tissue spaces to bloodstream
- The epitrochlear nodes are located in the antecubital fossa and drain the hand and lower arm
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Test your knowledge of the peripheral vascular system with this quiz. Explore topics such as pulse palpation, venous return, lymph flow, and lymph node assessment. Perfect for healthcare professionals and students studying cardiovascular and lymphatic systems.
