Nur 209 Exam 2 (Cardiovascular) Questions & Answers

Where is the apical impulse felt? {Ans: at the left 5th intercostal space}Tell me about arterial insufficiency {Ans: this is insufficient blood supply to an area causing ischemia risk factors are atherosclerosis or diabetes characteristics are deep muscle pain in the legs that(intermittent claudication) is relieved with rest and dangling legs you will see skin that is cool to touch, pallor that worsens with limb elevation, and skin is shiny and thin}Prep U A client with angina is prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin. After teaching the client about this medication, the nurse determines that additional education is needed when the client states: "I should feel a tingling under my tongue when I use it." "I should carry the medicine with me at all times." "I can store the medicine on my counter in a clear glass container." "I need to check the expiration date so I refill the medicine on time." {Ans: - "I can store the medicine on my counter in a clear glass container." Rationale: In clients with a history of pain, nitroglycerin should always be available so that it can be quickly administered if chest pain occurs.}Pitting edema {Ans: edema that retains an imprint when