circulation & perfusion

Question 1

lower extremity edema

Answer 1

blood not returning back to the heart like it should

Question 2

edema in neck indicates

Answer 2

arterial issue left side of heart

Question 3

arthersclerosis

Answer 3

hardening of the arteries

Question 4

peripheral artery disease

Answer 4

pallor, decreased capillary refill, cyanotic skin, hairless, diminished pedal pulses, ulcers

Question 5

peripheral venous disease

Answer 5

edema, varicose veins, brown discoloration of the skin, stasis ulcers (wet, red, bloody)

Question 6

ischemic stroke

Answer 6

not enough O2 to the brain

Question 7

hemorrhagic stroke

Answer 7

blood vessel in the brain ruptures

Question 8

pulmonary embolism

Answer 8

DVT that moved from leg and traveled up to lung vessel

Question 9

deep vein thrombosis

Answer 9

within a deep vessel in the leg characterized by unilateral swelling

Question 10

superficial thrombophlebitis

Answer 10

in a vessel nearer to surface skin, inflammation of the vein

Question 11

how to prevent clots

Answer 11

turning, care for IV sites, hydration, flex calf muscles, TEDs & SCDs, no smoking, anticoagulant therapy