Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System Flashcards
When examining peripheral vascular/lymphatic system, why would we ask if they have had leg cramps and where
Such pain and cramps are a sign of peripheral vascular disease
What is your claudication distance?
The number of blocks walked/stairs climbed that produces pain
What should we note about claudication distance?
A sudden decrease in it, not relieved by rest
What are 3 things night leg pain can be a symptom of?
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Severe night muscle cramping
- Restless leg syndrome
Why would we ask client about exercise pattern when talking about peripheral vascular system?
To determine whether the pain is musculoskeletal origin or vascular
What are some health risks associated with work that could cause leg pain?
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Musculoskeletal pain in lower back
- Preterm birth
- Spontaneous abortions
What is Leriche’s syndrome?
Aortoiliac occulusion (blockage of abdominal aorta)
Why do we ask about change in sexual function for men?
Impotence (inability to orgasm) can be related to Leriche’s syndrome
Why would we ask a patient whether there is change in temperature in body?
Coolness is associated with arterial disease
What are varicose veins?
Swollen, twisted and sometimes painful veins that have filled with abnormal collection of blood
Leg ulcers occur with what diseases?
Chronic arterial and chronic venous disease
Edema is bilateral when caused by _______. It is unilateral when it is caused by_____.
- Systemic problem (heart failure)
- Local Obstruction or inflammation
Lymph nodes are enlarged by what 3 things?
Infection, malignancies and immunological diseases
