Question 1

Hypertension is diagnosed by the finding of a blood pressure reading greater than:

Accepted Answer

A) 120/80 twice, 2 weeks apart. 
B) 140/90 twice, 2 weeks apart. 
C) 120/80 on 3 consecutive days. 
D) 140/90 every day for a week. 
A) 120/80 twice, 2 weeks apart. 
B) 140/90 twice, 2 weeks apart. 
C) 120/80 on 3 consecutive days. 
D) 140/90 every day for a week.

Question 2

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)is characterized by: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) narrowing of arteries. 
B) obstruction of veins. 
C) involvement of all extremities only. 
D) defective valve function. 
E) production of thrombophlebitis. 
A) narrowing of arteries. 
B) obstruction of veins. 
C) involvement of all extremities only. 
D) defective valve function. 
E) production of thrombophlebitis.

Question 3

The nurse is initiating the care plan for a patient with peripheral arterial disease,who complains of pain in the lower extremities at a 3/10,has a 0.5 cm ´ 1 cm ulcer on the left lower leg,and the lower legs are shiny and hairless bilaterally.What is the priority nursing diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Injury related to loss of peripheral circulation 
B) Acute pain related to ischemia to lower extremities 
C) Impaired skin integrity related to ulcer on lower extremity 
D) Deficient knowledge related to management of medical condition 
A) Injury related to loss of peripheral circulation 
B) Acute pain related to ischemia to lower extremities 
C) Impaired skin integrity related to ulcer on lower extremity 
D) Deficient knowledge related to management of medical condition

Question 4

The nurse instructs that the "6 Ps" of arterial disease include: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) pain. 
B) paresthesia. 
C) putrefaction. 
D) pooling. 
E) pallor. 
A) pain. 
B) paresthesia. 
C) putrefaction. 
D) pooling. 
E) pallor.

Question 5

The Unna paste boot is wrapped in a variety of directions to make the most of muscular action.These dressings are usually changed:

Accepted Answer

A) twice a day. 
B) once a day. 
C) every 2 to 3 days. 
D) twice a month. 
A) twice a day. 
B) once a day. 
C) every 2 to 3 days. 
D) twice a month.

Question 6

The nurse is planning the care for a patient who is to have a saphenous vein stripping.What will be the priority intervention?

Accepted Answer

A) Bed rest and leg elevation for the first 12 to 24 hours 
B) Assessing the need for significant pain relief 
C) Massaging the legs to stimulate sluggish circulation 
D) Elevating the legs to prevent hematoma 
A) Bed rest and leg elevation for the first 12 to 24 hours 
B) Assessing the need for significant pain relief 
C) Massaging the legs to stimulate sluggish circulation 
D) Elevating the legs to prevent hematoma

Question 7

Because of reduced sensitivity of the baroreceptors in the older adult who is also on a diuretic,the nurse instructs the patient to:

Accepted Answer

A) walk for 20 minutes a day. 
B) reduce sodium in the diet. 
C) sit on the side of the bed before standing. 
D) use a walker for all ambulation. 
A) walk for 20 minutes a day. 
B) reduce sodium in the diet. 
C) sit on the side of the bed before standing. 
D) use a walker for all ambulation.

Exam 19: Care of Patients With Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease

Hypertension is diagnosed by the finding of a blood pressure reading greater than:

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)is characterized by: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is initiating the care plan for a patient with peripheral arterial disease,who complains of pain in the lower extremities at a 3/10,has a 0.5 cm ´ 1 cm ulcer on the left lower leg,and the lower legs are shiny and hairless bilaterally.What is the priority nursing diagnosis?

The nurse instructs that the "6 Ps" of arterial disease include: (Select all that apply.)

The Unna paste boot is wrapped in a variety of directions to make the most of muscular action.These dressings are usually changed:

The nurse is planning the care for a patient who is to have a saphenous vein stripping.What will be the priority intervention?

Because of reduced sensitivity of the baroreceptors in the older adult who is also on a diuretic,the nurse instructs the patient to:

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