Lymphatic System Flashcards
1
Q
Atherosclerosis
A
The build up of fats and cholesterols on the artery walls
2
Q
Arteriosclerosis
A
Thickening of the inner wall and the central wall of the artery
3
Q
What do you inspect with the lymphatic assessment?
A
Skin color
Profile sign
Symmetry
4
Q
What do you palpate with the lymphatic system?
A
Skin temp
Capillary refill
Epitrochlear nodes
Radial, ulnar, brachial pulses
Modified Allen test
5
Q
What is the pulse grading scale?
A
+3- bounding
+2- normal
+1- weak
0- absent
6
Q
What is the scale for pitting edema?
A
1+- 2 mm
2+- 4 mm
3+- 6 mm
4+- 8 mm
7
Q
What are the 3 P’s of occlusion?
A
Pain
Pallor
Pulselessness
8
Q
How does chronic venous insufficiency present?
A
Leg swelling
Skin color and texture changes
Venous ulcers
