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PV - Lower Extremity

PDX Practical 2

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Edema in the legs could be caused by _____. <P ALIGN=Left>1. acute deep vein thrombosis <P ALIGN=Left>2. chronic venous insufficiency due to previous DVT <P ALIGN=Left>3. lymph edema
Hair loss on the anterior portion of the leg is due to _____. decreased arterial perfusion
The 4 pulses to palpate in the lower extremity are _____, _____, _____, & _____. <P ALIGN=Left>1. Dorsalis pedis <p>2. Posterior tibial <p>3. Popliteal <p>4. Femoral
Bilaterally cold lower extremities can be due to ____. <P ALIGN=Left>1. cold environment <P ALIGN=Left>2. anxiety <P ALIGN=Left>3. poor circulation
Bilaterally warm/hot lower extremities can be due to ____. <P ALIGN=Left>1. warm/hot environment <P ALIGN=Left>2. post workout <P ALIGN=Left>3. hyperthyroidism <P ALIGN=Left>4. compartment syndrome <P ALIGN=Left>5. infection <P ALIGN=Left>6. lymphangitis <P ALIGN=Left>7. lymphedema
A warm/hot calf indicates _____. DVT
A warm/hot anterior/medial/lateral/posterior leg indicates _____. <P ALIGN=Left>1. respective compartment syndrome <P ALIGN=Left>2. infection <P ALIGN=Left>(cellulitis?)
Positive toe compression/capillary refill test indicates ____. dehydration or PVD
A bruit over the femoral artery in the groin indicates _____. femoral or iliac stenotic disease proximally
Pallor, rubor, brown, purple or cyanotic color change in the lower extremity can suggest _____. PVD
Brawny edema, or wrinkling in the lower extremity suggests _____. PVD
Thickened, brawny skin in the lower extremity suggests _____. lymphedema & advanced venous insufficiency
Ankle pigmentation or ulcers indicate _____. chronic venous stasis/chronic venous insufficiency
Local warmth in the lower extremity is usually present in _____. active phlebitis
Swelling, heat, redness, tenderness, cords and calf tenderness are signs of _____. Thrombophlebitis
If thrombophlebitis is suspected, _____ should be performed. Homan's sign
A diminished or absent femoral pulse indicates _____. partial or complete occlusion proximally
Intermittent claudication, postural color changes & trophic changes of the skin are signs of _____. Atherosclerosis
Delayed femoral pulses with normal radial pulses are classics signs of _____. coarctation of the aorta
If pain or diminished pulses suggest chronic arterial insufficiency, ______ should be performed. Leg Elevation Test
In the Leg Elevation Test, legs should be elevated to _____° for _____. <P ALIGN=Left>1. 60 <P ALIGN=Left>2. 1 min
In the Leg Elevation Test, color should return to the feet with in _____ & the veins should refill in about _____. <P ALIGN=Left>10 seconds <P ALIGN=Left>15 seconds
Rubor or persistent cyanosis during the Leg Elevation Test suggest _____. poor arterial circulation
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