Ch 21

Question 1

Arteriosclerosis

Answer 1

Thickening and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls

Question 2

Atherosclerosis

Answer 2

Plaques of fatty deposits formed in the inner layer (intima) of the arteries

Question 3

Claudication distance

Answer 3

The numbers of blocks walked or stairs climbed to produce pain

Question 4

Capillary refill

Answer 4

An index of peripheral perfusion and cardiac output

Question 5

Allen test

Answer 5

Used to evaluate the adequacy of collateral circulation before cannulating the radial artery

Question 6

Pitting edema scale

Answer 6

A scale used to rate edema pitting

Question 7

Dependent rubor

Answer 7

An erythematous discoloration of the limbs, most commonly associated with peripheral artery disease

Question 8

Thrombophlebitis

Answer 8

A condition in which a blood clot in a vein causes inflammation and pain

Question 9

Profile sign

Answer 9

Viewing the finger from the side to detect early clubbing

Question 10

Pulse rating scale

Answer 10

3 point scale

0 absent
1+ weak
2+ normal
3+ increased, full bounding

Question 11

Lymphedema

Answer 11

Swelling of extremity due to obstructed lymph channel, nonpitting

Question 12

Phlebitis

Answer 12

Inflammation of a vein