Peripheral Vascular System & Lymphatics Abnormal Findings

Question 1

a condition characterized by episodes of abrupt progressive tricolor change of the fingers in response to cold, vibration, or stress.

Answer 1

raynaud’s phenomenon

Question 2

high-protein swelling of the limb, most commonly caused by breast cancer treatment

Answer 2

lymphedema

Question 3

occur after acute DVT or with chronic incompetent valves in deep veins

Answer 3

venous (stasis) ulceration

Question 4

incompetent valves allow reflux of blood, which causes veins to become dilated and tortuous. unremitting hydrostatic pressure causes distal valves to be incompetent and causes worsening of varicosity

Answer 4

superficial varicose veins

Question 5

deep vein is occluded by a thrombus which causes inflammation, blockage of venous return, cyanosis, and edema

Answer 5

deep venous thrombophlebitis

Question 6

_____ in the arteries are caused by atherosclerosis

Answer 6

occlusions

Question 7

atherosclerosis

Answer 7

chronic gradual build up of fatty streaks, fibroid plaque, and thrombus formation