Exam 21: Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System

How should the nurse document mild, slight pitting edema the ankles of a pregnant patient?

The nurse is preparing to perform a modified Allen test. Which is an appropriate reason for this test?

Which vein(s) is(are) responsible for most of the venous return in the arm?

A patient has been admitted with chronic arterial symptoms. During the assessment, the nurse should expect which findings? (Select all that apply.)

Which statement is true regarding the arterial system?

The nurse is performing a well-child checkup on a 5-year-old boy. The child has no current condition that would lead the nurse to suspect an illness. His health history is unremarkable, and he received immunizations 1 week ago. Which of these findings should be considered normal in this patient?

A 67-year-old patient states that he recently began to have pain in his left calf when climbing the 10 stairs to his apartment. This pain is relieved by sitting for "a couple of minutes"; then he is able to resume his activities. What do these symptoms suggest?

The nurse is reviewing the blood supply to the arm. What major artery supplies blood to the arm?

During an assessment, a patient tells the nurse that her fingers often change color when she goes out in cold weather. She describes these episodes as her fingers first turning white, then blue, then red with a burning, throbbing pain. What does the nurse suspect?

A 70-year-old patient is scheduled for open-heart surgery. The surgeon plans to use the great saphenous vein for the coronary bypass grafts. The patient asks, "What happens to my circulation when this vein is removed?" How should the nurse reply?

During a routine office visit, a patient takes off his shoes and shows the nurse "this awful sore that won't heal." On inspection, the nurse notes a 3-cm round ulcer on the left great toe, with a pale ischemic base, well-defined edges, and no drainage. Based on these findings, what does the nurse suspect?

The nurse is assessing the pulses of a patient who has been admitted for untreated hyperthyroidism. When assessing this patient's pulse, what should the nurse expect?

When performing an assessment of a patient, the nurse notices the presence of an enlarged right epitrochlear lymph node. What should the nurse do next?

When performing a peripheral vascular assessment on a patient, the nurse is unable to palpate the ulnar pulses. The patient's skin is warm and capillary refill time is normal. What should the nurse do next?

The nurse is teaching a review class on the lymphatic system. Which statement by a class participant indicates correct understanding of the material?

The nurse is describing a weak, thready pulse on the documentation flow sheet. Which statement is correct?

A 35-year-old man is seen in the clinic for an infection in his left foot. Which of these findings should the nurse expect to see during an assessment of this patient?

The nurse is performing an assessment on an adult. The adult's vital signs are normal, and capillary refill time is 5 seconds. What should the nurse do next?