MISC
Diagnostic tests
DRUGS
NSG IMPLICATIONS
Terms
100
A normal age related change that make people more susceptible to CV disease
What are stiff peripheral vessels ?
100
Non invasive test to facilitate the diagnosis of PVD.
What is ultrasound ?
100
Antidote to heparin
What is protamine sulfate ?
100
When caring for a patient with elastic stockings the nurse should.
What is inspect the skin daily for pressure or irritation ?
100
O2 carrying portion of blood
What is hemoglobin ?
200
Mr. Jones, the mailman, complains of this with ambulation-pain and burning in his legs.
What is intermittent claudication ?
200
Test to evaluate the adequacy of circulation to radial artery.
What is Allen's Test ?
200
Antidote to coumadin
What is Vitamin K ?
200
A patient with arterial insuffiency shuld be instructed to positon lower ext
What is frequently allow legs to dangle dependently ?
200
Decreased blood flow due to obstruction or constriction of blood flow
What is Ischemia ?
300
The purpose of elastic stocking for a patient with PVD.
What is to improve venous return ?
300
Continuous BP and EKG monitoring performed during this test.
What is Stress Test or Treadmill ?
300
Important dietary teaching for patients on certain diruetics.
What is need for potassium rich foods ?
300
A modifiable risk factor for pt with HTN
What is weight ?
300
Pins and needles sensation ( 1 of 6 classic signs of PVD)
What is paresthesia ?
400
One of the main complications due to smoking as related to PVD.
What is vasoconstriction ?
400
Following an angiogram the nurse will assess and document this.
What is peripheral pulses on affected leg or bleeding. ?
400
Possible cause of muscle weakness in patients on diruetics.
What is hypokalemia ?
400
Pt teaching for med compliance for pt who is asymptomatic in relation to HTN to prevent risk of ..
What is a stroke ?
400
Decreased temperature at ischemic site
What is poikilothermy ?
500
Skin temp is palpated to determine the exsistence of this.
What is ischemia ?
500
Nurse will release pressure on this artery when completing Allen's test.
What is radial artery ?
500
Drugs not recommended for patients with asthma or COPD.
What are beta blockers ?
500
Pt safety teaching for client on an antihypertensive med.
What is get out of bed slowly? ( dangle/ pump their feet )
500
Occurs when valves become damaged allowing blood to leak backward.
What is chronic venous insuffiency ?
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