Interpretation

Question 1

calculated by dividing the ankle pressure by the highest of the two pressures

Answer 1

ankle/brachial index

Question 2

another term for ABI

Answer 2

ankle/arm pressure index`

Question 3

Ankle/Brachial Index criteria

Answer 3

> 1 - normal
.9 - 1 - may be wnl
.8-.9 - mild arterial disease
.5-.8 - claudication (moderate disease)

Question 4

segmental pressure drops of > 30 mmHg between two consecutive levels, suggest

Answer 4

significant obstruction

Question 5

horizontal difference of > 20 or 30 suggest

Answer 5

obstructive disease at or above the level in leg with lower pressure

Question 6

4 cuff

high thigh pressure is normally > ___ mmHg than highest brachial pressure

Answer 6

30

Question 7

4 cuff

AK and BK pressure should be at least the same as

Answer 7

the highest brachial

Question 8

3 cuff

thigh pressure is similar to

Answer 8

highest brachial pressure

Question 9

3 cuff

does not allow for differentation of

Answer 9

ht to ak pressure

Question 10

pressure levels for foot ulcer healing

tow pressure of

Answer 10

30

Question 11

pressure levels for foot ulcer healing

tow pressures may be more reliable in

Answer 11

diabetic pt