PERIPHERAL VASCULAR ASSESSMENT

Question 1

Inspection

Answer 1

1) Jugular Venous Distention- presence or absence when positioned at 45 degree angle
2) Moves all extremities well (MAEW)

Question 2

Palpation

Answer 2

1) Locate carotid, temporal, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibial
2) Compare symmetry. Do not check both carotids at the same time.
3) Note presence/absence of pulses, regular/irregular rhythm, symmetry, rate

Question 3

Palpation (cont)

Answer 3

4) Assess for pulse quality
  0= absent
  1+= weak
  2+= normal
  3+= bounding
5) Presence of paresthesias
6) Presence of pain (0-10)
7) CRT <3 secs