circulation & perfusion Flashcards

1
Q

lower extremity edema

A

blood not returning back to the heart like it should

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2
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edema in neck indicates

A

arterial issue left side of heart

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3
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arthersclerosis

A

hardening of the arteries

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4
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peripheral artery disease

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

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5
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peripheral venous disease

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

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6
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ischemic stroke

A

not enough O2 to the brain

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7
Q

hemorrhagic stroke

A

blood vessel in the brain ruptures

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8
Q

pulmonary embolism

A

DVT that moved from leg and traveled up to lung vessel

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9
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deep vein thrombosis

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within a deep vessel in the leg characterized by unilateral swelling

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10
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superficial thrombophlebitis

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

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11
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how to prevent clots

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

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