peripheral dz Flashcards
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superficial lymph nodes of the upper extremity
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axillary and epitrochlear
1
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superficial lymph structure of lower extremity
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horizontal and vertical inguinal nodes
2
Q
1st indicator of atherosclerosis
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intermittant claudication
3
Q
What 4 general signs of the extremities indicate peripheral artery disease
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symmetry, varicosities, redness, pallor, swelling, coldness, ulcers, (symptoms: numbness, pain/tenderness)
4
Q
3 places to investigate for pitting edema
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shins, dorsum of foot, behind medial malleolus
5
Q
what does a negative Allen test mean
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greater than 10 second reperfusion of hand
6
Q
Ankle Brachial Index score that indicates calcification of vessels and likely to develop venous ulcers
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greater than 1.3
