NR 304/ NR304 Health Assessment Exam Latest 2024 With Verified Solutions

NR 304/ NR304 Health Assessment Exam Latest 2024 With Verified Solutions

peripheral artery disease (PAD) - Common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries 
reduce blood flow to limbs
-affects non-coronary arteries
-blood flow can't match muscle demand during exercise
signs & symptoms of PAD - painful cramping after certain activities
leg numbness/weakness
coldness lower leg & foot
shiny skin/no hair on legs
no pulse/weak pulse in legs & foot
non-healing sores on toes, feet, leg
change color legs
hair loss/distribution changes
causes of PAD - atherosclerosis
risk factors for PAD - smoking
diabetes mellitus
kidney disease
high BP
high cholesterol
>50 yrs old
obesity
sedentary lifestyle
African American
first sign of PAD - intermittent claudation
signs of advanced PAD - burning/aching pain in feet & toes while resting
cool skin
redness/other skin color changes
foot ulcers
hypovolemic shock - emergency situation which severe blood or fluid loss makes heart 
unable pump enough blood to body 
-can cause organ failure
causes of hypovolemic shock - bleeding
burns
diarrhea
excessive perspiration
vomiting
signs & symptoms of hypovolemic shock - major blood loss
rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
quick, shallow breathing
fatigue/weakness
confusion
little - no urine output
low BP
cool, clammy skin
deep vein thrombosis (DVT) - blood clot (thrombus) forms in a large vein, usually in a lower 
limb
-if swells = thrombophlebitis
risk factors for DVT - prolonged bed-rest
immobility
heart failure
obesity
varicose veins
used to determine severity of DVT - wells score 
-1 to 2: moderate
-3+: high