« previous next »

Author Question: Inspection of the peripheral vascular system should include a. Assessing for edema using a tape ... (Read 111 times)

Bob-Dole

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 547
on: Jul 11, 2018
Inspection of the peripheral vascular system should include
 
  a. Assessing for edema using a tape measure
  b. Observing the color and temperature of the skin
  c. Noticing the hairiness or lack of hair on the extremities
  d. All of the above

Question 2

Mr. Jones, 84 years old, reports to the nurse that he is concerned about something being wrong with him. He reports a decreased reaction time while driving and some dizziness when getting out of his car. These symptoms are
 
  a. Indicative of senile dementia
  b. Part of the normal aging process
  c. Secondary to diet
  d. Indicative of decreased mental capabilities


ecox1012

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Changes in the color, temperature, thickness, and hairiness of the skin in the extremities is an important part of assessing the peripheral vascular system, as is noticing if edema is present and, if so, measuring it so that future comparisons are possible.

Answer to Question 2

B
As motor neurons work less efficiently, reaction time and the ability to respond to stimuli decrease. Older adults frequently have the potential for hypotensive episodes, with position change secondary to decreased blood volume.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).

Did you know?

It is widely believed that giving a daily oral dose of aspirin to heart attack patients improves their chances of survival because the aspirin blocks the formation of new blood clots.

Did you know?

The National Institutes of Health have supported research into acupuncture. This has shown that acupuncture significantly reduced pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, when used as a complement to conventional therapies.

Did you know?

Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products. It is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Did you know?

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Risperdal, an adult antipsychotic drug, for the symptomatic treatment of irritability in children and adolescents with autism. The approval is the first for the use of a drug to treat behaviors associated with autism in children. These behaviors are included under the general heading of irritability and include aggression, deliberate self-injury, and temper tantrums.

Lymphatic vessels (green) pick up excess tissue fluid, purify it in lymph nodes, and return it to th Lymphatic vessels (green) pick up excess tissue fluid, purify it in lymph nodes, and return it to th
The respiratory system. (a) Sagittal section of the head and neck, revealing the organs of the upper The respiratory system. (a) Sagittal section of the head and neck, revealing the organs of the upper
Overview of the nervous system. Overview of the nervous system.
A clogged PCV system caused the engine oil fumes to be drawn into the air cleaner assembly. This is ... A clogged PCV system caused the engine oil fumes to be drawn into the air cleaner assembly. This is ...
Muscular system and Cardiovascular system Muscular system and Cardiovascular system
Human urinary system Human urinary system
Video: Ear Virtual Tour Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library