adult health

Question 1

PAD
PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE

Answer 1

is caused by arterial narrowing, causing intermittent claudication and pale ulcers
on the toes and heels.
Intermittent
claudication
Cool extremities
Shiny, hairless skin

Question 2

CVI
Chronic Venous
Insufficiency

Answer 2

results from impaired venous return, causing edema and pink ulcers on the
ankles and lower legs.
Edema
Aching legs
Brown skin
discoloration Dry, flaky skin

Question 3

6 Ps

Answer 3

Pain Pain unrelieved by analgesics
Paresthesias Numbness and tingling
Poikilothermia Decreased temperature
Pulselessness Weakened or absent pulses
Pallor Paleness or cyanosis
Paralysis Loss of motor function

Question 4

PAD treatment:

Answer 4

Avoid crossing or elevating legs, encourage exercise and smoking cessation, and monitor for signs of tissue ischemia (6 Ps).

Question 5

CVI treatment:

Answer 5

Elevate legs, apply compression
stockings, and avoid prolonged sitting or standing.

Question 6

Aortic aneurysm:

Answer 6

Manage hypertension to
prevent life-threatening rupture. Monitor for signs
of rupture, including hypotension and sudden,
severe back or abdominal pain.

Question 7

Raynaud phenomenon

Answer 7

Raynaud phenomenon care includes avoiding cold exposure
and taking calcium channel blockers, Color changes to fingers or toes (pallor, cyanosis, or redness) Often accompanied by numbness, tingling, or pain

Question 8

Buerger disease:

Answer 8

while Buerger disease care focuses on smoking cessation.

Question 9

Buerger disease: Assessment findings

Answer 9

Claudication in hands or feet
Temperature or color changes in affected extremities
Ischemic ulcers and gangrene

Question 10

Interventions

Answer 10

Avoid exposure to extreme heat or cold.
Take precautions to avoid trauma to
affected extremities.
Administer vasodilators (iloprost, nifedipine).