ACOLS LYMPHEDEMA CERTIFICATION EXAM |VERIFIED |ACCURATE ANSWERS
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) - Accurate AnswerThe difference in the systolic blood pressure of the arm and ankle calculated by dividing the blood pressure of the ankle by that of the arm
A normal ankle-brachial index is considered ...
ACOLS LYMPHEDEMA
CERTIFICATION EXAM |VERIFIED |
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) - Accurate Answer✅✅The difference in the systolic
blood pressure of the arm and ankle calculated by dividing the blood pressure of
the ankle by that of the arm
A normal ankle-brachial index is considered to be between .95 and 1.2 or .9 and
1.3, with a number below .9 indicating narrowing or blockage of leg arteries. A
quick, noninvasive way to check for peripheral artery disease (PAD).
Cardiac Edema - Accurate Answer✅✅occurs when the heart's diseased or
overworked left ventricle (heart's lower chamber) isn't able to pump out enough of
the blood it receives from your lungs. This causes the heart to hold an excess
amount of fluid; therefore, swelling.
cardiac arrhythmia - Accurate Answer✅✅Irregular heartbeat
Improper beating of the heart, whether irregular, too fast, or too slow.
resulting from a malfunction of the electrical system of the heart (symptoms may
include a fluttering in the chest, chest pain, fainting, or dizziness.
, Cellulitis - Accurate Answer✅✅a common and sometimes painful bacterial skin
infection. First appear as a red, swollen area that feels hot and tender to the touch.
The redness and swelling can spread quickly. It most often affects the skin of the
lower legs, although the infection can occur anywhere on a person's body or face.
cerebrovascular accident (CVA) - Accurate Answer✅✅STROKE
The sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to
the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture of an artery to the brain
Ischemic.
Hemorrhagic.
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) - Accurate Answer✅✅Improper functioning
of the vein valves in the leg, causing swelling and skin changes. A condition that
occurs when the venous wall and/or valves in the leg veins are not working
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