NR 304 Exam 1 Health Assessment 2 Study Guide Questions And Answers
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NR 304 Exam 1 Health Assessment 2 Study Guide Questions And Answers
Aneurysm ANS Bulging or dilation caused by a weakness in the wall of an artery. Can sometimes be detected by a characteristic bruit over the artery.
Arterial Insufficiency ANS Inadequate circulation in the arterial system due...
NR 304 Exam 1 Health Assessment 2 Study Guide
Questions And Answers
Aneurysm ANS Bulging or dilation caused by a weakness in the wall of an artery. Can sometimes be detected by
a characteristic bruit over the artery.
Arterial Insufficiency ANS Inadequate circulation in the arterial system due to the buildup of fatty plaque or
calcification of the arterial wall, resulting in diminished pulses.
Ausculatory Gap ANS Period of diminished or absent Korotkoff sounds during the manual measurement of
blood pressure.
Claudication ANS Pain caused by too little blood flow during exercise. This condition generally affects the blood
vessels in the legs but can also affect the arms.
Clubbing of the nail ANS Flattening of the angle of the nail and enlargement of the tips of the fingers. May feel
spongy instead of firm, and possible blue discoloration.
Doppler ultrasongraphy ANS Noninvasive test that can be used to measure blood flow and blood pressure by
bouncing high-frequency sound waves off circulating red blood cells. Used to help diagnose blood clots, poor valve
function in the legs, blocked artery, aneurysms, and carotid artery stenosis.
Edema ANS Collection of fluid in the body tissues. Can result from cardiac, vascular, or lymphatic problems.
Epitrochlear node ANS Located on the medial surface of the arm above the elbow. Drains the ulnar surface of
the forearm and the third, fourth, and fifth digits.
Pallor ANS Paleness in the skin
Superficial ANS The most top layer of the skin
Ulceration ANS Development of an ulcer
, Varicosities ANS Frequently occur in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh and lower leg or on the posterolateral
aspect of the calf. The bulging (distended) veins do not disappear when legs are elevated.
Vasoconstriction ANS Narrowing of blood vessels resulting from contraction of muscular wall of the vessels,
particularly in the larger arteries and small arterioles.
Venous insufficiency ANS Inadequate circulation usually due to incompetent valves in deep veins or a blood clot
in the veins. Temperature of skin is normal, but edema is usually present and is accompanied by a feeling of
fullness in the legs. Skin around the ankles may be thickened and have a brown discoloration.
Venous stasis ANS Condition of slow blood flow in the veins, usually of the legs. It is a risk factor for forming
blood clots in veins like DVT.
What special equipment is used to check the blood pressure in an infant? ANS Doppler flowmeter
At what age should the blood pressure of a child be assessed during well-child check-ups? ANS 18 months
What could an extreme difference between upper and lower extremity blood pressure in an infant indicate ANS
Coarctation (narrowing) of the aorta
What could extremely enlarged lymph nodes in a child indicate? ANS Infection
What does the blood pressure do during the second trimester of pregnancy? What causes it? ANS Blood
pressure may decrease due to dilation of the peripheral vessels.
What threat does high blood pressure pose to the mother during the third trimester? ANS She may have a
cerebral hemorrhage
Why should the expecting mother avoid lying on her back during pregnancy? ANS Pressure from the uterus can
obstruct venous return to the heart and lead to hypotension
Older adults are at risk for forming blood clots. What expected changes within this population contribute to this?
ANS Enlargement of calf veins
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