vascular

Question 1

results from blocked lymphatic circulation,
which may be caused by breast surgery.

Answer 1

o Lymphedema

Question 2

a vascular disorder caused by
vasoconstriction or vasospasm of the fingers
or toes, is characterized by rapid changes of
color (pallor, cyanosis, and redness), swelling,
pain, numbness, tingling, burning, throbbing,
and coldness

Answer 2

Raynaud’s disease

Question 3

The___ test evaluates patency
of the radial or ulnar arteries.

Answer 3

Allen

Question 4

test. If the client has varicose veins,
perform ____ to assess the competence of
the vein’s valves.

Answer 4

manual compression

Question 5

If the client has varicose veins,
perform the ___ to determine the
competence of the saphenous vein valves and the
retrograde (backward) filling of the superficial veins. The
client should lie supine. Elevate the client’s leg 90 degrees
for about 15 seconds or until the veins empty. with the leg
elevated, apply a tourniquet to the upper thigh

Answer 5

Trendelenburg test

Question 6

Intermittent claudication to sharp, unrelenting,
constant

o Location: Tips of toes, toe webs, heel or other
pressure areas if confined to bed
o Pain: Very painful
o Depth of ulcer: Deep, often involving joint space
o Shape: Circular
o Ulcer base: Pale black to dry and gangrene
o Leg edema: Minimal unless extremity kept in
dependent position constantly to relieve pain

Answer 6

Arterial Insufficiency

Question 7

Aching, cramping