Walden Week 6 Seidel's Test Bank Ch 15 Study Guide Graded A+

Which of the following statements is true regarding the development of venous ulcers in older adults? {Ans: Diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, and nutritional deficiencies are causative factors.}A venous hum heard over the internal jugular vein of a child: {Ans: usually has no pathologic significance.}The most prominent component of the jugular venous pulse is the: {Ans: a wave.}If pitting edema is unilateral, you would suspect occlusion of a: {Ans: major vein.}Which arterial pulse is most useful for evaluating heart activity? {Ans: Carotid}Which of the following are risk factors for varicose veins? (Select all that apply.) {Ans: a. Gender c. Lower extremity trauma d. Increased body mass}The term claudication refers to: {Ans: pain from muscle ischemia.}During a routine prenatal visit, Ms. T was noted as having dependent edema, varicosities of the legs, and hemorrhoids. She expressed concern about these symptoms. You explain to Ms. T that her enlarged uterus is compressing her pelvic veins and her inferior vena cava. You would further explain that these findings: {Ans: are usual conditions during pregnancy.}A sound similar to a murmur that is heard over arteries is a: {Ans: bruit.}When examining arterial pulses the thumb may be used: