Question

name:
multiple choice

1. peripheral vascular disease is a condition in which the legs, feet, arms, or hands do not have enough

(a flexibility
(b) fat
(c) blood circulation
(d) fluids

1. pvd is caused by

(a) weakened bones
(b) weakened heart muscle due to damage
(c) infection of the lymph nodes
(d) fatty deposits in blood vessels
short answer
read the following paragraph and decide which items should be reported to the nurse.

1. an na is giving a resident a bed bath. the na notices that the resident’s fingertips are blue and her feet are swollen. the resident complains of being tired.

Explanation:

1. Peripheral vascular disease affects blood - flow to extremities, so lack of blood circulation is the key.
2. PVD is often caused by atherosclerosis, which is fatty deposits in blood vessels.
3. Blue fingertips (cyanosis), swollen feet, and tiredness are concerning symptoms that a nurse should be informed of.

Answer:

1. C. Blood circulation
2. D. Fatty deposits in blood vessels
3. Blue fingertips, swollen feet, complaint of being tired