VASCULAR TERMS III

Question 1

the superficial veins consist of?

Answer 1

great and small saphenous vein

Question 2

these vein types carry 90% of the fluid return

Answer 2

deep veins

Question 3

abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin?

Answer 3

edema

Question 4

name this sign for DVT?

dorsiflex foot, note tenderness in calf area and resistance to dorsiflexion

Answer 4

homans sign

Question 5

name this sign for DVT?

squeeze calf with both hands to compress the popliteal vein for tenderness

Answer 5

pratt sign

Question 6

incompetent venous valves also known as?

Answer 6

chronic venous insufficiency

Question 7

name this venous test for valve incompetence?

mark the superficial vein

elevate and exsanguinate

apply venous tourniquet

place limb in dependent position with occlusion

Answer 7

Brodie-Trendelenberg

Question 8

name this venous test for valve incompetence?

mark the superficial vein

apply tourniquet

have patient walk in place for 3-5 minutes

Answer 8

modified perches

Question 9

profound edema which is diffuse, indurated

edema is pitting to non pitting

skin color is brawny

Answer 9

lymphedema

Question 10

name this sign:

pinch skin on dorsum of 2nd toe in line with the long axis of the toes at its base and lift vertically, so as to cause it to fold

Answer 10

stemmer sign, indicates pathology of the lymphatics

Question 11

name this other diagnostic of lymphedema?

radioactive substance injected into the body subcutaneously

Answer 11

lymphyoscintigraphy

Question 12

name this other diagnostic of lymphedema?

radioactive substance injected into the body into the lymphatic vessel

Answer 12

lymphangiography