Raynauds

Question 0

Pain is a clinical feature of Raynaud’s.

T/F?

Answer 0

False. Pain is not a feature.

Question 1

What is the difference Btwn Raynaud’s disease and phenomenon?

Answer 1

Disease- benign in nature, skin not damaged. Women more affected.

Phenomenon- secondary/ obstructive: tissue changes. Affects women and men equally.

Question 2

What is the course of attack in Raynaud’s?

Answer 2

Skin blanching, cyanosis, rubar

Question 3

The thumb is rarely affected with Raynaud’s.

T/F

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What would the result of an Allen’s test show with Raynaud’s?

Answer 4

Disease- negative

Phenomenon- positive bc there is capillary obstruction

Question 5

How quickly does skin degenerate with Raynaud’s phenomenon? What is one way it may manifest?

Answer 5

Usually after 30-40 years with disease. With phenomenon huge risk to tissue. Such as sterodactylyl.

Question 6

What must you never do with a client with Raynaud’s that is prone?

Answer 6

Do not let arms hang off table

Question 7

What are the causes of Raynaud’s?

Answer 7

• Cool, damp climates
• vibrating in occupations
• food prep workers

Question 8

What kind of compressions should you modify for with Raynaud’s?

Answer 8

Point compressions only

Question 9

Stress reduction is a goal of tx for Raynaud’s.

T/F?

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is hydro that is appropriate for Raynaud’s?

Answer 10

Avoid anything that is extreme cold or hot

Question 11

Ulceration, gangrene and thrombosis are possible side effects of Raynaud’s phenomenon.

T/F?

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Raynaud’s disease is genetic in nature and causes no tissue damage.

T/F?

Answer 12

False.

Idiopathic in nature.

Question 13

Which sensory symptom is usually not associated with Raynaud’s?

Answer 13

Pain