Vocabulary
DVT/PE
PAD/PVD
St. Valentine
Caring Pt. with Leg Ulcers
100
A muscular, cramplike pain in the extremities consistently reproduced with the same degree of exercise or activity and relieved by rest
What is intermittent claudication
100
Name two risk factors for development of DVT
What is trauma, surgery, bedrest, obesity
100
In peripheral arterial disease ulcers mainly appear where?
What is tips of toes, web spaces between toes
100
Which profession receives the most cards on St. Valentine's Day?
What is teachers
100
What would a nurse to for a patient with dependent edema?
What is elevation of the extremity
200
Deficient blood supply
What is ischemia
200
Name three signs/symptoms of DVT
What is edema, pain, tenderness, erythema, warmth
200
Ulcers in peripheral vascular disease are most commonly found where?
What is medial or lateral malleolus
200
If a sparrow watches a girl on St. Valentine's Day, this means
What is a poor man is in love with her
200
Why would a nurse develop a walking program for a patient with arterial disease?
What is to build collateral circulation
300
Narrowing or construction of a vessel
What is stenosis
300
Name three clinical manifestations of PE
What is dyspnea, chest pain, anxiety, tachypnea, cough, hemoptysis
300
Name two signs or symptoms a patient will report or the nurse will find upon assessment in a patient with peripheral arterial disease
What is gangrene, extremities cool to touch, minimal to no hair on LE, paleness, cyanosis of extremity
300
Cupid's parents are
What is Mars (father) Venus (mother)
300
Name three ways a patient can avoid trauma to the legs/feet
What is rooke boots, heel protectors, bed cradle, pathways clear, avoid hot items
400
Persistent pain in the foot or digits when the patient is resting, indicating a severe degree of arterial insufficiency
What is rest pain
400
What blood test would the nurse expect to be done on a patient who is on a heparin gtt
What is aPTT
400
Peripheral vascular disease ulcers look like:
What is shallow, superficial, irregular shaped
400
Jack Valentine is a character that does?
What is leaves sweets for children-he originates from Norfolk in the United Kingdom
400
Name two nursing diagnoses for a patient with leg ulcers
What is impaired skin integrity, impaired physical mobility, imbalanced nutrition, risk for falls, risk infection
500
Reddish-blue discoloration of the extremities; indicative of severe peripheral arterial damage in vessels that remain dilated and unable to constrict
What is rubor
500
Name the antidotes used for Heparin and Coumadin toxicity
What is Protamine sulfate and Vitamin K
500
Name a medication a patient with peripheral arterial disease may be taking
What is Trental, Pletal, Plavix, ASA
500
What does the name Valentine mean?
What is strong and worthy
500
List five home care instructions a nurse would give to a patient with foot and leg care in peripheral vascular disease
What is Daily foot bathing, wash between toes with mild soap and lukewarm water, rinse thoroughly and pat rather than rub dry, wear clean loose soft cotton socks to allow air to circulate and absorb moisture, avoid heating pads, whirlpools and hot tubs, in cold weather wear extra socks in extra large shoes, inspect feet daily with mirror for redness, dryness, cuts, blisters, always wear shoes when outside or inside, trim nails across after showering, clear pathways, avoid sandals, lamb's wool between toes if they overlap or rub each other, never put cream b/w feet, avoid circular compression socks, do not cross legs, stop all tobacco products, call md immediately if any breakdown, walk regularly
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