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Cardiovascular System | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
- Mechanism
- Atherosclerosis
- Assessment
- Intermittent Claudication
- Pain with Exercise
- Paresthesias
- Arterial Ulcers
- Critical Limb Ischemia
- Amputation
- Consideration
- Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
2 mins
Arterial Ulcer Assessment
- Absent or Decreased Pulses
- Intermittent Claudication
- Sharp Pain
- Dependent Rubor
- Well Defined Edges
- Over Bony Areas
- Smooth, Shiny Skin
- Toes, Heels, Lateral Lower Legs
- Cool
2 mins
Arterial Ulcer Interventions
- Saline Dressing
- Structured Exercise Programs
- Fibrinolytics
- Antiplatelet Medication
- No Caffeine, Nicotine
- Surgery
1 min
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (Venous Stasis Ulcer) Assessment
- Venous Stasis Ulcer
- Uneven Edges
- Dull Persistent Pain
- Medial Malleolus
- Necrotic
- Normal Pulses
- Lower Leg Edema
- Bronze-Brown Pigmentation
- Warm
- Pruritus
2 mins
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (Venous Stasis Ulcer) Interventions
- Frequently Elevate Legs
- Avoid Standing/Sitting for Long Periods of Time
- Elastic Compression Stockings
- Bilayer Artificial Skin
- Daflon
- Wound Dressings
- Proper Foot and Leg Care
2 mins
Superficial Thrombophlebitis
- Cause/Mechanism
- IV Catheter Irritation
- Assessment
- Erythema
- Cord-like Vein
- Edema
- Interventions
- Remove IV Catheter
- Elevate
- Warm Compress
- Considerations
- Rotate Sites Q3 Days
- Aseptic Technique
2 mins
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Assessment
- Mechanism
- Atherosclerosis
- Assessment
- Bruit
- Pulsation in Abdomen
- Abdominal or Lower Back Pain
- Tearing Pain
- Diagnosis
- Ultrasound
- Considerations
- Rupture
- Shock
- Surgical Repair
1 min
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