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0:07 description question one a nurse is
0:10 assessing a patient with chronic
0:11 Peripheral arterial disease
0:13 pad which symptom would the nurse expect
0:16 to find a hair growth on the toes B
0:22 decreased capillary refill time C pain
0:27 relief when legs are dangled d
0:30 edema around the ankles and feet correct
0:34 answer C rationale patients with pad
0:39 often experience pain due to reduced
0:41 blood flow to the lower
0:43 extremities dangling the legs off the
0:45 side of the bed can help increase blood
0:47 flow due to gravity often providing
0:49 temporary pain relief a hair loss not
0:53 growth is a common symptom of p a due to
0:56 poor blood flow B decreased capillary
1:00 refill time is not associated with P
1:02 prolonged refill time could be a sign D
1:06 edema is more commonly associated with
1:08 Venus in sufficiency not arterial
1:11 disease question two a nurse is
1:14 preparing to assess the dorsalis pedus
1:16 pulse of a patient suspected of having
1:18 peripheral vascular
1:20 disease which approach is most
1:22 appropriate for locating this pulse a
1:26 palpating just lateral to the extensor
1:28 tendon of the great toe
1:30 B palpating behind the medial
1:33 malalis C palpating the top of the foot
1:37 between the first and second
1:39 metatarsal D palpating over the poal
1:44 fausa correct answer C rationale the
1:49 dorsalis pedus pulse is best palpated on
1:52 the dorsum of the foot between the first
1:54 and second metatarsal
1:55 bones this location is where the pulse's
1:58 presence or absence provides valuable
2:00 information about the Peripheral
2:02 arterial circulation of the foot a this
2:05 describes a method that may not
2:07 accurately locate the dorsalis petus
2:10 pulse B this is the location for
2:13 palpating the posterior tibial pulse not
2:15 the dorsalis petus D the poal fossa is
2:19 where the pidal pulse is palpated not
2:22 the dorsalis
2:23 petus question three which of the
2:27 following findings would a nurse
2:28 interpret as a potential sign of deep
2:30 vein thrombosis DVT in a patient's lower
2:34 extremity a a palpable strong poal pulse
2:40 B hman sign pain in the calf upon dors
2:43 of flexion of the foot C coolness and
2:47 power of the
2:49 extremity d a decrease in leg
2:52 circumference compared to the
2:54 contralateral leg correct answer B
2:59 rationale Homan sign can indicate deep
3:02 vein thrombosis although its reliability
3:04 is questioned by some experts it's when
3:07 pain occurs in the calf or pidal region
3:10 during dors of flexion of the foot a a
3:13 palpable pidal pulse does not
3:15 specifically indicate
3:16 DVT C coolness and parar would more
3:20 likely suggest arterial not Venus issues
3:24 D an increase not a decrease in leg
3:27 circumference compared to the other leg
3:29 is a common sign of DVT indicating
3:31 swelling and possible Venus
3:34 obstruction question four a nurse is
3:37 educating a group of nursing students on
3:39 the assessment of peripheral vascular
3:41 diseases the nurse explains the
3:44 importance of comparing bilateral
3:45 extremities for which of the following
3:48 reasons a unilateral changes often
3:52 indicate systemic issues B bilateral
3:56 symmetry in findings helps confirm
3:58 peripheral vascular disease
4:01 C differences between the limbs can
4:03 indicate localized vascular problems D
4:08 it is easier to detect changes when
4:10 comparing
4:11 extremities correct answer C rationale
4:16 comparing bilateral extremities is
4:18 crucial because differences between the
4:20 limbs such as swelling color temperature
4:24 and pulse strength can indicate
4:25 localized vascular problems like DVT p
4:29 or Venus
4:31 insufficiency a systemic issues would
4:33 likely affect both limbs similarly not
4:37 unilaterally B bilateral symmetry does
4:39 not confirm peripheral vascular disease
4:42 asymmetry may be more indicative of such
4:45 conditions D while comparing extremities
4:48 does make it easier to detect changes
4:50 the key rationale is identifying
4:52 unilateral changes that suggest
4:54 localized
4:55 issues question five during an
4:58 assessment a nurse finds that a patient
5:01 has an ankle brachial index of
5:03 0.7 how should the nurse interpret this
5:06 finding a normal no significant arterial
5:11 disease B mild Peripheral arterial
5:15 disease C moderate Peripheral arterial
5:19 disease D severe Peripheral arterial
5:24 disease correct answer D rationale the
5:28 ankle brachial index ABI is a
5:31 non-invasive test used to check for
5:33 Peripheral arterial disease ABI is
5:36 calculated by dividing the systolic
5:38 blood pressure at the ankle by the
5:40 systolic blood pressure in the arm an
5:43 ABI of 1.0 to 1.4 is considered normal
5:47 indicating no significant arterial
5:49 obstruction an ABI of 0.7 indicates
5:53 moderate to severe PAD as it reflects a
5:55 significant reduction in blood flow to
5:57 the lower extremities this can lead to
6:00 symptoms such as claudication and in
6:03 severe cases critical Lim
6:05 esia a an ABI of 1.0 to 1.4 would be
6:10 considered normal B mild pad would be
6:13 indicated by an ABI of 0.9 to 0.7
6:18 borderline C moderate pad is typically
6:21 indicated by an ABI of 0.4 to
6:24 0.69 with 0.7 being on the cusp of mild
6:28 to moderate p a but more commonly
6:30 associated with moderate disease given
6:32 the clinical
6:34 context question six a patient with a
6:37 history of diabetes melitus and
6:39 Peripheral arterial disease complains of
6:42 pain in the feet that worsens at night
6:45 which of the following actions by the
6:46 nurse is most
6:48 appropriate a advise the patient to keep
6:51 the legs elevated while
6:53 sleeping B recommend that the patient
6:56 sleep with the legs in a dependent
6:58 position
7:00 C suggest the application of cold
7:03 compresses to the feet before bedtime D
7:07 encourage the patient to perform
7:09 vigorous toe exercises before bed
7:12 correct answer B rationale for patients
7:16 with Peripheral arterial disease
7:18 especially those with diabetes malius
7:20 pain at night can be a result of
7:22 decreased blood flow to the lower
7:25 extremities keeping the legs in a
7:27 dependent position EG dangling over over
7:29 the side of the bed or placing pillows
7:31 under the mattress to lower the feet can
7:33 help increase blood flow through gravity
7:35 assistance and may relieve pain a
7:39 elevating the legs would decrease
7:40 arterial blood flow to the feet
7:42 potentially worsening pain C cold
7:46 compresses could cause baso constriction
7:48 and worsen Pain by further reducing
7:50 blood flow D while toe exercises can
7:53 help improve circulation they are
7:55 unlikely to provide immediate pain
7:57 relief and might actually increase pain
7:59 if performed vigorously before bed
8:02 question seven a nurse notes that a
8:05 patient has one plus pitting edema on
8:07 the right lower leg and no edema on the
8:10 left leg the patient reports no pain but
8:13 mentions the right leg often feels heavy
8:16 which of the following conditions is the
8:18 most likely cause of these
8:20 findings a deep vein thrombosis
8:24 DBT b lymphadema
8:28 c
8:30 chronic Venus insufficiency
8:32 CVI D Peripheral arterial disease p
8:37 a correct answer C rationale chronic
8:42 Venus insufficiency CVI is a condition
8:45 characterized by poor Venus return often
8:48 resulting in edema skin changes and a
8:50 feeling of heaviness in the legs without
8:52 significant pain one plus pitting edema
8:56 and symptoms of heaviness particularly
8:58 if they are unilateral can be indicative
9:00 of
9:01 CVI a DVT typically presents with pain
9:04 redness and warmth in the affected leg
9:07 in addition to edema B lymphadema is
9:11 usually non-pitting and associated with
9:13 conditions affecting lymphatic
9:15 drainage d p a usually presents with
9:18 symptoms such as claudication decreased
9:21 pulses and changes in skin color and
9:23 temperature rather than unilateral
9:26 edema question 8 in teach teaching a
9:29 patient about preventing deep vein
9:31 thrombosis DVT during a long flight
9:34 which piece of advice should the nurse
9:36 include a remain seated and avoid moving
9:40 for the duration of the flight B consume
9:44 plenty of caffinated beverages to
9:46 promote blood flow C perform ankle
9:50 circles and foot pumps every hour D wear
9:55 compression stockings that are tightest
9:57 at the thigh correct answer C rationale
10:03 performing ankle circles and foot pumps
10:05 every hour during long flights can help
10:07 promote Venus return from the lower
10:08 extremities reducing the risk of DVT by
10:11 preventing blood from pulling in the
10:13 legs a remaining seated and avoiding
10:16 movement can actually increase the risk
10:18 of
10:19 DVT B caffeinated beverages can lead to
10:23 dehydration which can potentially
10:25 increase the risk of
10:26 DVT D compression stocking used to
10:29 prevent DVT should be graduated meaning
10:32 they are tighter at the ankle and
10:33 gradually decrease in pressure up the
10:35 leg not the other way
10:37 around question nine a nurse is
10:40 performing a peripheral vascular
10:42 assessment on a patient upon palpation
10:45 the nurse is unable to feel the
10:47 patient's pedal
10:48 pulses what should the nurse do next a
10:53 immediately start the patient on
10:54 anti-coagulant therapy as a preventive
10:57 measure for
10:58 DVT B document the finding and proceed
11:02 with the
11:03 assessment C use a Doppler ultrasound
11:06 device to assess the
11:08 pulses D notify the physician
11:12 immediately about a potential arterial
11:14 blockage correct answer C rationale when
11:19 pedal pulses are not palpable the next
11:21 step is to use a Doppler ultrasound
11:23 device to assess for the presence of
11:25 blood flow this non-invasive tool can
11:28 detect blood flow even when pulses are
11:30 too faint to be felt by
11:32 palpation this step is crucial for
11:34 determining the adequacy of peripheral
11:36 circulation and guiding further
11:38 evaluation or
11:39 intervention a starting a patient on
11:42 anti-coagulant therapy without a
11:44 specific diagnosis and indication can be
11:46 harmful and is not based on the
11:48 inability to palpate pulses
11:50 alone B while documentation is important
11:54 the nurse should first attempt to assess
11:55 the pulses using a Doppler before
11:57 concluding the assessment
11:59 D notifying The Physician is important
12:02 but it should be done after attempting
12:04 to assess the pulses with a Doppler to
12:06 provide more comprehensive information
12:08 about the patient's condition question
12:11 10 which assessment finding would most
12:14 strongly suggest a diagnosis of
12:16 lymphadema in a patient's lower
12:18 extremity a DeRose veins visible on the
12:22 affected leg B pain that decreases with
12:26 leg
12:27 elevation C non-pitting Bron adeema of
12:31 the affected limb d a positive helmet
12:36 sign correct answer C rationale
12:41 lymphadema is characterized by
12:42 non-pitting Bron adeema due to the
12:45 accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the
12:47 tissues leading to
12:49 swelling this type of Edema does not
12:51 leave an indent when pressed unlike the
12:53 pitting edema often seen in conditions
12:55 like chronic Venus insufficiency or
12:57 heart failure a DeRose veins are more
13:01 commonly associated with chronic Venus
13:04 insufficiency B pain that decreases with
13:06 leg elevation is also more indicative of
13:08 Venus issues d a positive Helman sign is
13:12 traditionally associated with deep vein
13:15 thrombosis not lymphadema
13:17 question 11 a patient with Peripheral
13:21 arterial disease reports intermittent
13:23 claudication which nursing intervention
13:26 is most appropriate for managing this
13:28 symptom
13:29 a encourage complete bed rest to
13:32 conserve energy B advise the patient to
13:36 stop walking immediately when pain
13:38 starts C recommend a walking program
13:42 that gradually increases in distance D
13:47 suggest high-intensity interval training
13:49 to improve leg
13:50 strength correct answer C rationale a
13:56 supervised or structured walking program
13:58 that gradually inre inrees in distance
13:59 or duration can help improve symptoms of
14:02 intermittent claudication in patients
14:04 with Peripheral arterial
14:05 disease this approach promotes the
14:08 development of collateral circulation
14:10 improving blood flow to the affected
14:12 areas a complete bed rest can lead to
14:15 muscle atrophy and does not promote
14:18 circulation B stopping walking
14:20 immediately when pain starts does not
14:22 encourage the development of collateral
14:24 circulation and can lead to a decrease
14:26 in physical fitness d high-intensity
14:30 interval training may be too strenuous
14:32 for patients with p a and intermittent
14:34 claudication especially in the initial
14:36 stages of exercise
14:39 Rehabilitation question 12 a nurse is
14:42 educating a patient with Venus
14:44 insufficiency about skin care which
14:47 piece of advice is most
14:49 appropriate a use a heating pad on your
14:52 legs to improve
14:54 circulation B apply moisturizer daily to
14:58 prevent SK Canin break down C avoid
15:02 elevating your legs throughout the day D
15:06 scratch any itchy areas vigorously to
15:08 stimulate blood
15:10 flow correct answer B rationale for
15:14 patients with Venus and sufficiency skin
15:17 care is crucial to prevent ulcers and
15:19 breakdown applying moisturizer daily can
15:22 help maintain skin integrity and prevent
15:24 cracks and dryness which can lead to
15:26 skin breakdown and infection a using a
15:30 heating pad directly on the legs can
15:32 lead to Burns and is not recommended to
15:34 improve
15:35 circulation C elevating the legs helps
15:38 reduce Venus pressure and swelling so
15:40 avoiding elevation is
15:43 counterproductive D scratching can
15:45 damage the skin increasing the risk of
15:47 infection and ulceration especially in
15:50 areas with poor
15:52 circulation question
15:54 13 when assessing a patient for arterial
15:57 insufficiency in the lower extremity
15:59 which finding would the nurse
16:01 expect a warm skin B strong petal
16:07 pulses C hair loss on the lower legs D
16:13 edema around the ankles and
16:16 feet correct answer C rationale hair
16:21 loss on the lower legs can be a sign of
16:23 arterial insufficiency as poor blood
16:25 flow can lead to decreased oxygen and
16:27 nutrients reaching the hair follicles
16:29 causing the hair to fall out a warm skin
16:33 is more commonly associated with Venus
16:35 insufficiency cool skin is a symptom of
16:38 arterial
16:39 insufficiency B weak or absent petal
16:42 pulses not strong ones would be expected
16:45 an arterial insufficiency due to the
16:47 reduced blood flow to the
16:49 extremities D while edema is common in
16:52 Venus insufficiency arterial
16:54 insufficiency typically does not cause
16:56 significant swelling instead it may lead
16:59 to symptoms such as pain coolness and
17:01 poar in the affected
17:03 limbs question
17:05 14 a nurse is teaching a patient with a
17:08 history of deep vein thrombosis DVT
17:10 about preventing
17:12 recurrence which statement by the
17:14 patient indicates a need for further
17:16 teaching a I should try to move around
17:20 every hour or so during long car rides B
17:24 it's important for me to keep my legs
17:26 crossed at the knees when sitting
17:29 C wearing compression stockings can help
17:32 prevent another
17:33 DVT D I need to stay hydrated especially
17:38 when I'm
17:39 traveling correct answer B rationale
17:43 crossing the legs at the knees can
17:44 impair Venus return and increase the
17:46 risk of DVT especially in individuals
17:49 with a history of Venus
17:51 thromboembolism this practice can
17:53 compress the veins and hinder blood flow
17:55 which is crucial to avoid impatients at
17:57 risk for DVT b a c and d are all correct
18:02 statements that align with
18:03 recommendations for preventing DVT
18:05 recurrence including moving regularly
18:07 during prolonged periods of
18:09 immobility wearing compression stockings
18:12 to improve Venus return and staying
18:14 hydrated to help prevent blood from
18:16 thickening and forming
18:18 clots question 15 a nurse is assessing a
18:22 patient for potential Venus stasis
18:24 ulcers which location is the most common
18:27 for these ulcers to develop
18:30 a on the heel of the foot B over the
18:34 shin bone C around the ankle
18:38 particularly the medial side D on the
18:42 tips of the
18:44 toes correct answer C rationale Venus
18:48 stasis ulcers most commonly occur around
18:50 the ankles especially on the medial side
18:53 due to poor Venus return and increased
18:55 Venus pressure in this area this can
18:58 lead to skin breakdown and ulcer
19:00 formation a heel ulcers are more
19:03 commonly associated with pressure ulcers
19:06 B ulcers over the shin bone are less
19:08 common and can be related to other
19:11 conditions D toe ulcers are more
19:13 commonly seen in arterial insufficiency
19:16 due to reduced blood flow to the
19:19 extremities question
19:21 16 which intervention is most effective
19:24 in promoting Venus return in a patient
19:26 with chronic Venus insufficiency
19:29 a advising the patient to remain
19:32 standing for long periods B encouraging
19:36 the patient to wear tight restrictive
19:39 clothing C recommending regular walking
19:43 and elevation of the legs D suggesting
19:47 the application of heat to the affected
19:49 legs correct answer C rationale regular
19:54 walking and elevation of the legs are
19:56 effective interventions for promoting
19:58 Venus return in patients with chronic
20:00 Venus
20:01 insufficiency walking activates the
20:03 muscle pump in the legs which helps move
20:06 blood back towards the heart while
20:08 elevating the legs above the level of
20:09 the heart reduces Venus pressure and
20:12 edema a standing for long periods can
20:15 worsen Venus insufficiency by increasing
20:17 Venus pressure B tight restrictive
20:21 clothing can impair blood
20:23 flow D applying heat can cause baso
20:26 dilation potentially worsening a and
20:29 Venus pressure in the affected
20:31 limbs question
20:33 17 a nurse is caring for a patient who
20:36 presents with unilateral redness warmth
20:38 and swelling of the lower leg the nurse
20:41 suspects deep vein thrombosis
20:44 DVT which diagnostic test does the nurse
20:47 anticipate will be ordered to confirm
20:48 the
20:49 diagnosis a Venus doler
20:53 ultrasound B arterial Doppler
20:57 ultrasound C C ankle brachial
21:01 index D
21:04 lymphoscintigraphy correct answer a
21:08 rationale a Venus Doppler ultrasound is
21:11 the most commonly used diagnostic test
21:13 to confirm the presence of a deep vein
21:16 thrombosis it allows for the
21:18 visualization of blood flow in the veins
21:20 and can detect blockages or
21:22 clots B an arterial Doppler ultrasound
21:25 is used to assess arterial blood flow
21:28 not venous conditions like
21:30 DVT C the ankle brachial index is used
21:34 to diagnose Peripheral arterial disease
21:36 not
21:37 DVT D lympus igraphy is a diagnostic
21:40 test used in the assessment of
21:42 lymphadema not
21:44 DVT question
21:46 18 a patient with severe Peripheral
21:48 arterial disease has developed gang
21:50 greine of the toe which treatment option
21:53 is most likely to be
21:55 recommended a conservative man
21:58 management with antibiotics and wound
22:00 care B immediate initiation of
22:04 anti-coagulant therapy C surgical
22:09 revascularization or
22:10 amputation D application of a topical
22:14 vasodilator to promote blood
22:16 flow question
22:18 18 correct answer C rationale in cases
22:23 of severe Peripheral arterial disease
22:25 where ganging of a toe has developed
22:27 conservative treatment ments are
22:29 unlikely to be effective due to the
22:30 severe reduction in blood flow and
22:32 tissue death surgical revascularization
22:36 may be attempted to restore blood flow
22:38 to the affected area however if
22:40 revascularization is not possible or the
22:43 tissue damage is too extensive
22:45 amputation of the affected toe or part
22:47 of the foot may be necessary to prevent
22:49 the spread of infection and further
22:51 tissue
22:52 death a antibiotics and wound care are
22:55 important but may not be sufficient on
22:57 their own if blood flow cannot be
22:59 restored B anti-coagulant therapy is
23:02 used to prevent blood clots but does not
23:04 address the existing lack of blood flow
23:06 or tissue
23:08 necrosis D topical vasodilators can
23:11 improve blood flow superficially but are
23:13 unlikely to reverse the severe
23:15 underlying arterial insufficiency or the
23:17 presence of gang
23:18 greine question 19 which lifestyle
23:22 modification should a nurse recommend to
23:24 a patient diagnosed with Peripheral
23:26 arterial disease to help manage the
23:29 condition a limit physical activity to
23:33 avoid leg pain B increase the intake of
23:37 saturated fats to raise energy levels C
23:42 quit smoking to improve arterial Health
23:45 D Elevate the legs above the heart for
23:48 30 minutes every day correct answer C
23:54 rationale smoking is a major risk factor
23:57 for the development and progress ression
23:58 of Peripheral arterial disease P because
24:02 it contributes to arterial narrowing and
24:04 decreased blood flow quitting smoking
24:07 can significantly improve arterial
24:09 health and blood flow reducing P
24:11 symptoms and preventing disease
24:14 progression a regular moderate physical
24:17 activity is actually recommended to
24:19 promote collateral circulation and
24:21 manage PhD
24:23 symptoms b a diet high in saturated fats
24:27 can worsen arterial health by
24:28 contributing to atherosclerosis a diet
24:31 low in saturated fats and high in fruits
24:34 vegetables and whole grains is
24:36 recommended D while elevation can help
24:39 manage swelling in venous diseases pH a
24:42 benefits more from activities that
24:44 promote blood flow such as
24:46 walking question 20 a nurse is educating
24:50 a patient on the signs and symptoms of
24:52 chronic Venus insufficiency
24:54 CVI which symptom is most characteristic
24:57 of this condition
24:59 a intermittent
25:02 claudication B throbbing pain in the
25:05 legs C ulcers around the ankles D
25:11 numbness in the
25:13 toes correct answer C rationale chronic
25:18 Venus insufficiency CVI often leads to
25:21 ulcers around the ankles due to poor
25:23 Venus return and increased pressure in
25:25 the veins which can cause skin changes
25:27 and also
25:28 ceration these ulcers are often
25:31 difficult to heal and require
25:32 comprehensive Wound Care
25:34 Management a intermittent claudication
25:37 is more characteristic of Peripheral
25:39 arterial
25:40 disease B while throbbing pain can be
25:43 present in CVI it is not as specific as
25:45 the presence of
25:46 ulcers D numbness in the toes is more
25:49 indicative of neuropathy or arterial
25:53 insufficiency question
25:55 21 during an examination a nurse
25:57 observes that a patient has shiny tight
26:00 skin on the lower legs and absence of
26:02 hair the patient also reports feeling
26:05 cold in the affected limbs what is the
26:08 most likely underlying condition a deep
26:12 vein
26:13 thrombosis B Peripheral arterial disease
26:18 c lymphadema
26:21 d chronic Venus insufficiency
26:25 CVI correct answer B Peripheral arterial
26:29 disease rationale shiny tight skin on
26:33 the lower legs and absence of hair
26:35 coupled with coldness in the limbs are
26:37 classic signs of Peripheral arterial
26:39 disease these symptoms occur due to
26:42 reduced blood flow and oxygen to the
26:44 skin and tissues leading to changes in
26:46 skin appearance hair loss and a decrease
26:49 in skin temperature a DVT primarily
26:53 presents with swelling pain and redness
26:55 in the affected limb C Lim lymphadema
26:58 results in swelling but the skin is
27:00 usually not described as shiny or tight
27:03 and temperature changes are not as
27:05 prominent D CVI may lead to skin changes
27:09 and ulcers but typically does not cause
27:11 hair loss or coldness in the
27:13 limbs question
27:15 22 a nurse is providing post-operative
27:18 care for a patient who had a surgical
27:20 revascularization procedure for
27:22 Peripheral arterial
27:23 disease which statement by the patient
27:26 would indicate a potential complication
27:28 of the
27:29 procedure a I feel a pulsating sensation
27:33 in the operated leg B my foot looks rder
27:37 than usual C I can't feel my toes on the
27:41 operated leg D there's a small amount of
27:45 clear drainage from the incision
27:47 site correct answer C I can't feel my
27:52 toes on the operated leg rationale a
27:55 loss of sensation or inability to feel
27:57 the toes on the operated leg May
27:59 indicate a serious complication such as
28:01 nerve damage or inadequate blood flow to
28:03 the limb following the revascularization
28:06 procedure immediate assessment and
28:08 intervention are crucial to prevent
28:10 further complications including
28:12 potential limb
28:13 loss A a pulsating sensation in the
28:17 operated leg can be normal following
28:19 revascularization as it may indicate
28:21 restored blood flow B redness can be a
28:24 sign of increased blood flow or
28:26 inflammation which is is expected
28:28 postoperation but should still be
28:30 monitored d a small amount of clear
28:33 drainage from the incision site can be
28:35 normal in the immediate post-operative
28:37 period but should be monitored for signs
28:39 of infection or increased
28:41 drainage question
28:43 23 a patient with chronic Venus
28:46 insufficiency CVI is being instructed on
28:49 how to apply compression
28:51 stockings which instruction is most
28:53 important for the nurse to
28:55 emphasize a apply your stockings at the
28:58 end of the day for best results B make
29:03 sure the stockings are evenly applied
29:05 without any
29:06 wrinkles C it's okay to double up on
29:10 stockings if swelling
29:12 increases D compression stockings are
29:15 only necessary when symptoms are
29:18 severe correct answer B make sure the
29:21 stockings are evenly applied without any
29:24 wrinkles rationale ensuring that
29:26 compression stockings are applied
29:28 smoothly without any wrinkles or folds
29:30 is crucial to avoid constricting blood
29:32 flow or causing pressure points that
29:34 could lead to skin breakdown or
29:36 ulcers proper application promotes Venus
29:39 return and reduces symptoms of
29:41 CVI a compression stockings should be
29:44 applied in the morning before getting
29:46 out of bed and before any significant
29:48 leg swelling
29:49 occurs C doubling up on stockings is not
29:53 recommended without healthcare provider
29:55 approval as too much compression can
29:57 impede blood flow
29:59 D compression stocking should be worn
30:01 regularly as prescribed not just when
30:03 symptoms are severe to manage CV
30:06 effectively and prevent
30:08 complications question
30:10 24 a nurse is caring for a patient who
30:13 recently underwent angioplasty with
30:15 stent placement for Peripheral arterial
30:17 disease the patient asks when they can
30:20 resume
30:21 exercise what is the best response by
30:23 the nurse a you should avoid all forms
30:26 of exercise to prevent dislodging the
30:29 stent B light to moderate exercise such
30:32 as walking can usually be resumed within
30:35 a few days to weeks but check with your
30:37 healthc care provider first C you can
30:40 immediately return two high-intensity
30:42 workouts if you feel up to it D only
30:45 non-weightbearing exercises are safe
30:47 after stent
30:48 placement correct answer B light to
30:53 moderate exercise such as walking can
30:55 usually be resumed within a few days to
30:57 week weeks but check with your
30:59 healthcare provider first rationale
31:02 resuming light to moderate exercise
31:04 after angioplasty and stent placement 4
31:06 p a is generally beneficial and helps
31:09 improve circulation and
31:11 Recovery however it's essential to get
31:13 clearance from a healthc care provider
31:15 to determine the appropriate timing and
31:17 intensity of exercise based on the
31:19 individual's condition and Recovery
31:22 progress a avoiding all exercise is not
31:25 recommended as physical activity
31:27 supports cardiovascular health C
31:30 high-intensity workouts may be too
31:32 strenuous immediately following the
31:34 procedure and should be gradually
31:35 introduced based on professional
31:38 guidance D weightbearing exercises like
31:41 walking are actually beneficial for pad
31:43 patients promoting blood flow and
31:45 Vascular Health but should be approached
31:47 with caution and professional advice
31:50 postprocedure question
31:52 25 when teaching a patient about
31:55 lifestyle modifications to manage
31:57 peripheral arterial disease which
31:59 dietary recommendation is most
32:02 appropriate a increase intake of red
32:05 meats for their high iron
32:07 content B incorporate more whole grains
32:11 fruits and vegetables into the diet C
32:16 focus on a high-fat diet to increase
32:18 caloric intake D limit fluid intake to
32:22 reduce the risk of
32:24 Edema correct answer B incorporate more
32:28 whole grains fruits and vegetables into
32:31 the diet rationale a diet rich in whole
32:34 grains fruits and vegetables can help
32:37 improve cardiovascular health by
32:39 reducing cholesterol levels managing
32:41 blood pressure and promoting healthy
32:43 blood flow which is especially important
32:45 for patients with Peripheral arterial
32:47 disease p
32:49 a these foods are high in fiber
32:52 antioxidants and essential nutrients
32:54 which support overall health and may
32:56 help manage pad symptoms
32:58 sys a high intake of red meats
33:01 particularly those that are processed or
33:03 high in saturated fats can contribute to
33:06 atherosclerosis and should be limited C
33:09 A high-fat diet especially in saturated
33:12 and trans fats can worsen cardiovascular
33:15 health D adequate hydration is important
33:18 for vascular Health limiting fluid
33:20 intake unnecessarily can lead to
33:22 dehydration and negatively affect blood
33:25 volume and
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