arterial vs venous Flashcards
1
Q
lower 1/3 of leg, goes, web spaces (distal toes, dorsal foot, lateral malleolus)
A
arterial
2
Q
proximal to medial malleolus
A
venous
3
Q
smooth edges , well defined; lack granulation tissue; tend to be deep
A
arterial
4
Q
irregular shape; shallow
A
venous
5
Q
minimal exudate
A
arterial
6
Q
moderate to heavy exudate
A
venous
7
Q
severe pain
A
arterial
8
Q
mild to moderate pain
A
venous
9
Q
diminished or absent pedal pulse
A
arterial
10
Q
normal pedal pulse
A
venous
11
Q
normal edema
A
arterial
12
Q
increased edema
A
venous
13
Q
decreased in skin temp
A
arterial
14
Q
normal skin temp
A
venous
15
Q
tissue changes: thin and shiny; hair loss and yellow nails
A
arterial
16
Q
tissue changes: flaking, dry skin, brownish discoloration
A
venous
17
Q
Miscellaneous: leg elevation increases pain- no compression
A
arterial
18
Q
Miscellaneous: leg elevation lessen pain
A
venous
