S/S
What is PVD
NA Role
Treatment
Misc
100
What is cyanosis?
A noticeable change in skin color usually in the lower extremities which may appear bluish and pale. Due to inadequate blood flow.
100
What does PVD stand for?
Periphheral Vascular Disorder
100
What is a daily activity an NA should do?
Vital signs, ensure safety, privacy
100
What type of exercise can help patients with PVD?
Walking
100
This literary term is an intentional exaggeration.
Hyperbole
200
What is an internal sign of PVD?
Bulging of blood vessels.
200
How does a patient obtain PVD?
High cholesterol, age, and smoking.
200
Where do NA´s document a patient´s daily needs?
Care plan.
200
What diet can help PVD patients?
Low fat and low cholesterol foods.
200
She sings ¨Last Friday Night¨.
Katy Perry
300
Where is the pain usually felt in a patient with PVD?
The legs and arms.
300
What is the most common generation for PVD?
Elderly.
300
True or False: NA´s should elevate patients legs.
True
300
What activities should they discontinue with PVD?
Smoking
300
This is the number of curves on a standard paper clip.
3
400
What is a physical and external sign of PVD?
Shining of legs and thinning of the hair.
400
What is athersclerosis?
The build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls.
400
POV: The NA tells her friend about the patient and is breaking what law?
HIPPA
400
What procedure can be done to be treat PVD?
Angioplasty.
400
What flag is this?
Chad
500
What would happen to a patient if they did not treat their PVD.
Death or amputated leg
500
What is gangrene?
Severe PVD can result in this complication, where tissue dies due to lack of blood flow.
500
What does HIPPA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
500
What device is often used in angioplasties to keep the artery open and prevent future blockages?
Stent.
500
Who invented the stethescope?
Rene Laennec