Peripheral Vascular Flashcards
0
Q
Assess capillary refill
A
Bilaterally
“Refill is brisk”
1
Q
Inspect and palpate upper extremities
A
Symmetry
Texture - smooth
Skin characteristics - intact, white/tan with pink undertones
2
Q
Palpate upper extremity pulses
A
Brachial
Radial
3
Q
Inspect and palpate lower extremities
A
Symmetry
Texture
Temperature of feet
Edema
4
Q
Palpate lower extremity pulses
A
Femoral
Popliteal
Dorsalis pedis
Posterior tibial
