Pathophysiology
Etiology
Signs & Symptoms/Consequences
Diagnostic tests
Treatment/Nursing interventions
100

The thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, occurring typically in old age

What is arteriosclerosis?

100

What are considered non-modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis?

What is age, gender and genetics

100

Increasing fatigue and weakness in the legs develops because of this?

What is decreased blood flow

100

This test measures the size of limbs and blood volume in organs and tissues?

What is a plethysmography

100

Existing circulation can be preserved by?

What is exercise

200

The development of obstruction by cholesterol plaques and thrombus on the walls of large arteries?

What is Atherosclerosis

200

The risk factors for have this in common and  how do they cause PVD?

What is they cause damage to the arterial wall allowing cholesterol (LDL) to get in

200

Will the poorly perfused areas in the legs and feet feel cold or warm to the touch?

What is cold

200

What test will your doctor order to identify a patients risk for atherosclerosis and the efficacy of treatment

What is serum lipid levels including HDL and LDL

200

Why should the feet be inspected on a daily basis in peripheral vascular disease, especially if there is sensory impairment?

What is to avoid pressure from shoes or any other possible damage to the skin

300

Any abnormality in the arteries or veins outside the heart, usually found in the lower extremities

What is peripheral vascular disease

300

Obesity, diets high in cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure and a sedentary lifestyle are considered what kind of risk factors for atherosclerosis?

What is modifiable

300

Healing of an injury is very slow because of this

What is decreased blood flow

300

What does a ultrasonography and a arteriography assess?

What is blood flow

300

Vascular disease is the primary reason for this measure of treatment?

What is amputation

400
The most common sites for these to grow in peripheral circulation are the abdominal aorta and the femoral and iliac arteries
What is atheromas
400

True or False: Women who smoke and take oral contraceptives are at a higher risk or developing atherosclerosis?

What is true

400

This will be the result if there is a total occlusion of the coronary arteries

What is myocardial infarction

400

This test indicates the presence of inflammation , which indicates increased risk for atherosclerosis

What is CRP, C-reactive protein

400

By substituting these kinds of fats for non-hydrogenated vegetable oils, the progress of atherosclerosis can slow down

What is trans and saturated

500

These substances play a key role in the development of atheromas

What is lipids or fats

500

This is considered to be the "good" lipoprotein (cholesterol)

What is HDL (High-density lipoprotein)

500

This can result from an injury to a lower extremity in an individual with peripheral vascular disease?

What is gangrene and amputation

500

Exercise stress testing can be used to screen what

What is the degree of obstruction in arteries

500

You should advise your patient to decrease their intake of this commonly used seasoning

What is salt