Peripheral Circulation Flashcards
1
Q
Are arteries or veins more elastic?
A
Arteries
2
Q
Where is 70% of total blood volume found?
A
In veins
3
Q
What does blood flow bring to exercising muscle?
A
Oxygen and nutrients
4
Q
What does blood flow remove from exercising muscles?
A
CO2, lactic acid, and heat.
5
Q
How does the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve shift when there is an increase in temperature or pH?
A
To the right. Decreases the affinity of hemoglobin bound to oxygen.
6
Q
What is normal ABI?
A
.91 or greater.
7
Q
What ABI is considered severe obstruction?
A
<.40
