Chapter 9: Peripheral Vascular Disorders AAA Flashcards
The clinician should begin the peripheral vascular exam with:
Auscultation of the carotid arteries
Inspection of the distal nails and nail beds should be evaluated for signs of decreased perfusion. Signs include:
All of the above
A thorough vascular exam includes all of the following except:
Reproductive organ exam
The majority of abdominal aortic aneurysms are due to:
Atherosclerosis
The best initial screening test for abdominal aortic aneurysm is:
Watch-and-wait approach
The initial treatment for symptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm involves:
Aggressive blood pressure control
The major cause of death after an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is:
Myocardial infarction
An early symptom of peripheral artery disease is:
Painful cramping of muscles during walking
The hallmark of venous stasis ulcers include all of the following except:
Ulcers on the medial or lateral malleolus
Exercise is an essential element of peripheral arterial disease management primarily because:
Collateral vessels are strengthened
Home exercise programs for peripheral arterial disease focus on:
Walk through the pain, rest until it goes away, then resume walking
When should surgical options for peripheral arterial disease be considered?
Pain limits the patient’s lifestyle or ulceration occurs
All of the following are classic signs of venous insufficiency except:
Pain
Lower leg edema associated with pain is characteristic of:
Deep venous thrombosis
The most common cause of secondary lymphedema is:
Cancer treatment
