Chapter 20: Peripheral Vascular System Flashcards
1
Q
How is venous blood modulated back to the heart?
A
through contraction of muscles
through intraluminal valves
2
Q
What subjective data is taken in a vascular assessment?
A
Leg pain or cramps Claudication Skin changes on arms or legs Swelling in the arms or legs Lymph Node enlargement Medications
3
Q
What is claudication?
A
limping.
a condition in which cramping pain in the leg is induced by exercise, typically caused by obstruction of the arteries.
