Peripheral Vascular Hx and PE

Question 1

artery location: brachial

Answer 1

elbow extensor surface medial to biceps tendon

Question 2

artery location: radial

Answer 2

flexor surface lateral side of wrist

Question 3

artery location: medial

Answer 3

medial flexor surface

Question 4

artery location: Femoral

Answer 4

inferior to inguinal ligament

Question 5

artery location: Popliteal

Answer 5

palpable posterior to knee; falls medially and posterior to femur

Question 6

artery location: dorsum pedialis

Answer 6

dorsum of foot; lateral to extensor tendon of big toe

Question 7

artery location: posterior tibial

Answer 7

posterior to medial malleolous of ankle

Question 8

hx of atherosclerosis:

Answer 8

known for affecting:

• coronary arteries
• aorta
• carotid arteries
• peripheral arteries: predominantly legs and feet
• renal arteries

Question 9

General Inspection:

Answer 9

• Inspect upper and lower extremities
• inspect arms
• inspect legs

Question 10

Assess each pulse for:

Answer 10

• rhythm
• contour
• amplitude
• symmetry
• variations from beat to beat
• presence from thrills

Question 11

Carotid pulse w/ delayed response:

Answer 11

suggests aortic stenosis

Question 12

Carotid pulse w/ bounding response:

Answer 12

suggests aortic insufficiency

Question 13

Carotid pulse w/ weak and thready:

Answer 13

suggests cardiogenic shock

Question 14

Carotid pulse w/ bounding response: thrill

Answer 14

MC atherosclerosis