Arterial Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
It is a medical emergency if you have what?
A
An acute arterial occlusion
2
Q
Client reports?
A
Numbness and pain
3
Q
Extermity is?
A
Cold
4
Q
Pulse?
A
No palpable pulse (check 5 Ps)
5
Q
More symptomatic in ?
A
Lower extremities
6
Q
Hallmark sign?
A
Intermittent claudication
7
Q
Arterial blood isn’t getting to the tissues so what happens?
A
Coldness/numbness Decreased peripheral pulses Atrophy Bruit SKin/nail changes Ulcerations
8
Q
Pain at rest means ___
A
Severe obstriction
9
Q
Tx?
A
DONT ELEVATE!!!
Tx with either angioplasty or endarterectomy
10
Q
Elevate ___
A
Veins
11
Q
Dangle ___
A
Arteries
