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How would you describe pain in arterial insufficiency? ANS Sharp
Where are arterial ulcers located? ANS Lateral Malleolus
How would arterial insufficiency affect skin temperature? ANS Cooler temperature as there is decreased blood
flow
What happens during arterial occlusion? ANS Blood flow to lower extremities is blocked. Causes tissue to die.
Can arterial insufficiency be taken care of through surgery? ANS Yes
What type of blood flow can you see in arteries? ANS Active
In arteries, is the blood oxygenated or deoxygenated? ANS Oxygenated
Where does blood travel through the arteries? ANS To the tissues
Where are the arterial ulcers located? ANS Lateral Malleolus
Where do we perform the Allen's test? ANS Radial and Ulnar
Are there increased or decreased pulses with arterial insufficiency? ANS Decreased pulses
What does the skin color look like with arterial insufficiency? Name the order it goes in. ANS Red, Cyanotic,
Pallor, Black
What alleviates pain with arterial insufficiency? ANS Dangle their limbs
, How would you describe pain with venous insufficiency? ANS Achy, full
Do veins have oxygenated or deoxygenated blood? ANS Deoxygenated
Do veins have active or passive flow? ANS Passive flow
Are there any pulses with veins? ANS No
Where does the blood travel through the veins? ANS To the heart
What causes venous blood flow? ANS Muscle Contractions
Where are venous ulcers located? ANS Medial Malleolus
Do venous ulcers bleed? ANS Yes
Can venous insufficiency go away? ANS It is uncommon; patient will probably have it forever.
What is one complication of venous insufficiency? ANS Pitting edema
How will the skin temperature be affected by venous insufficiency? ANS Skin temperature will not be affected
What alleviates the pain? ANS Movement and elevated legs
Is deep vein thrombosis (DVT) inflammatory or autoimmune? ANS Inflammatory
What are three characteristics of the inflammatory process of DVT? ANS Redness, Swelling, and Heat
Is DVT painful? ANS May or may not be
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