Cardiovascular System Quiz-13

Which of the following is a classic symptom of peripheral arterial occlusive disease?

• Stasis ulcers

• Angina

• Edema

• Intermittent claudication

Answer explanation

Intermittent claudication is a classic symptom of peripheral arterial occlusive disease, characterized by muscle pain or cramping in the legs during physical activity.

Mrs Tan, a retired nurse, is having varicose veins on both legs. The following are the possible clinical manifestations EXCEPT

• Fatigue and heaviness of the legs

• Warm and itchiness of the legs

• Severe pain in the legs

• Dyspnoea on walking

The nurse is to give Warfarin. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse review before giving the medication?

• Partial thromboplastin ratio

• Bleeding time

• Plasma fibrinogen level

• International normalized ratio

Answer explanation

The nurse should review the International normalized ratio before giving Warfarin as it helps monitor the effectiveness of the medication in preventing blood clots.

What is the primary goal of therapeutic interventions for venous insufficiency?

• Decrease edema

• Heal skin ulceration

• Relieve pain

• Avoid complications

What is the definition of varicose veins?

• A lung condition

• A type of heart disease

• A condition where arteries become narrow or blocked

• An abnormal dilated, tortuous, superficial vein caused by incompetent venous valves

What is the primary cause of varicose veins according to the text?

• Genetics

• Pregnancy

• Overweight/obesity

• Aging

What is the main purpose of Doppler ultrasonography in diagnosing varicose veins?

• To measure blood pressure

• To identify specific location of incompetent valves

• To assess lung function

• To check for heart rate

What is the focus of treatment for venous stasis ulcers?

• Avoid complications

• Relieve pain

• Improve circulation

• Decrease edema and heal skin ulceration

What is the main complication of venous insufficiency that can affect the patient's quality of life?

• Venous ulcer

• Pulmonary Embolism

• Deep vein thrombosis

• Thrombophlebitis

What is the purpose of vein ligation & stripping in the management of varicose veins?

• Using compression wraps to decrease edema

• Elevating legs above the heart

• Vein is ligated & the long vein is removed through small incision

• Injecting a chemical into the vein to harden it

Answer explanation

Vein ligation & stripping involves ligating the vein and removing the long vein through a small incision, which is the purpose in managing varicose veins.