Peripheral Vascular Flashcards
1
Q
What are the systems of fluid transport?
A
blood and lymph
2
Q
What are some examples of subjective data used for Peripheral Vascular?
A
Leg pain/cramps (scale of pain, etc.) Changes in skin on arms Edema Lymph node enlargement Exercise Smoking Family History Meds: Birth Control, heart replacements, AC
3
Q
Peripheral Pulse Location (Central)
A
Carotid
Apical
Femoral
4
Q
Peripheral Pulse Location (Peripheral)
A
everything else
5
Q
What is an abnormal artery like?
A
hard
inelastic
6
Q
Pulses should be the same on both sides T or F?
A
True
7
Q
What is the strength of a pulse?
A
Force of ejection against atrial wall 3+ full and strong, increased and bounding 2+ normal 1+ weak and diminished 0 no pulse
8
Q
Lymphatic System
A
Receives excess fluids/proteins from 3rd space and back to blood stream
normal: less than 1 cm, no pain, no redness, motile when assessing
abnormal: can indicate tumor
