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What color nails indicate cyanosis?
What color nails indicate cyanosis?
- Pale diaphoretic
- Pink nailbeds
- Yellow-brown stains (correct)
- Blue, dusky-red, purple color
What condition is associated with slow congested blood flow in peripheral vessels or disorders with compensatory polycythemia?
What condition is associated with slow congested blood flow in peripheral vessels or disorders with compensatory polycythemia?
- COPD (correct)
- Chronic lung disease secondary to Right-side CHF
- Pulmonary edema
- Venous stasis
What response may be seen in peripheral cyanosis due to exposure to cold temperatures?
What response may be seen in peripheral cyanosis due to exposure to cold temperatures?
- Blue, dusky-red, purple color lips
- Peripheral edema
- Positive capillary refill (correct)
- Slow congested blood flow
What is the major cause of central cyanosis according to the text?
What is the major cause of central cyanosis according to the text?
What is indicated by blue, dusky-red, purple color observed in the nail beds and other body parts?
What is indicated by blue, dusky-red, purple color observed in the nail beds and other body parts?
What sign is associated with long-standing lung disease according to the text?
What sign is associated with long-standing lung disease according to the text?
Which condition is characterized by the presence of peripheral edema?
Which condition is characterized by the presence of peripheral edema?
What is suggested by the presence of ruddy, reddish color associated with polycythemia?
What is suggested by the presence of ruddy, reddish color associated with polycythemia?
What may be the cause of purple or dusky lower extremities?
What may be the cause of purple or dusky lower extremities?
In what situation would a person show a sympathetic response to respiratory distress and hypoxia?
In what situation would a person show a sympathetic response to respiratory distress and hypoxia?
