Periiheral Vascular

Question 1

What does PVD stand for?

Answer 1

Peripheral Vascular Disease

PVD affects blood flow in the veins.

Question 2

What does PAD stand for?

Answer 2

Peripheral Arterial Disease

PAD affects blood flow in the arteries.

Question 3

What are the signs and symptoms of PVD?

Answer 3

• V VOLUMPTUOUS PULSES - Warm legs
• E EDEMA (blood pooling)
• I IRREGULAR SHAPE SORES (Exotic pools)
• N NO SHARP PAIN (Dull pain)
• Y YELLOW & BROWN ANKLES

These symptoms indicate issues with blood flow in the veins.

Question 4

What are the signs and symptoms of PAD?

Answer 4

• A ABSENT PULSES, Absent Hair (Shiny) = Cool legs
• R ROUND, RED SORES (blood pooling)
• T TOES & FEET PALE or BLACK ‘Eschar’
• $ SHARP CALF PAIN (intermittent Claudication)

These symptoms indicate issues with blood flow in the arteries.

Question 5

In PVD, how should the patient be positioned?

Answer 5

Elevate the legs

Elevation helps improve venous return.

Question 6

In PAD, how should the patient be positioned?

Answer 6

Hang the legs

Hanging helps improve arterial blood flow.

Question 7

What should be avoided in patient education for PVD and PAD?

Answer 7

• C-Constriction
• C-Cross legs
• C-Constrictive clothing
• C-Cigarettes
• C-Caffeine
• T-Toena Termene ONLY by Dr.

These factors can exacerbate symptoms and reduce blood flow.

Question 8

True or False: In PVD, the legs should be kept warm.

Answer 8

True

Warm legs indicate good venous blood flow.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: In PAD, the toes and feet can appear _______.

Answer 9

Pale or black (Eschar)

This indicates severe arterial blockage.

Question 10

What type of pain is associated with PAD?

Answer 10

Sharp calf pain (intermittent Claudication)

This pain occurs during exertion and is relieved by rest.

Question 11

PVD picture

Answer 11

Question 12

PAD picture

Answer 12