1.The nurse is preparing to assess a patient's dorsalis pedis pulse.

Which location on the

diagram will the nurse assess for this pulse?

A) Location A
B) Location B
C) Location C
D) Location D

2.While completing the past history of a patient's peripheral vascular and lymphatic
systems, the nurse is concerned that the patient is at risk for peripheral vascular disorders.
What did the nurse assess in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Heart attack 5 years ago
B) Blood pressure 178/90 mm Hg
C) Currently smokes one pack per day
D) Body mass index 30
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E) Mother diagnosed with diabetes at age 70

3.A patient has an infection of the right forearm. The nurse will focus the assessment of the
patient's lymphatic system on which area?
A) Lateral axillary
B) Central axillary
C) Infraclavicular
D) Epitrochlear

4.The nurse is preparing to conduct a peripheral vascular and lymphatic physical

examination of a patient's legs. What should the nurse instruct the patient to prepare for
this examination? (Select all that apply.)
A) Instruct to remove all clothing.
B) Instruct to remove clothing below the waist.
C) Assist to a lying position on a bed or examination table.
D) Assist to a standing position at the foot of the bed or examination table.
E) Instruct that the prone position may be needed to assess some pulses.

5.The nurse is going to assess a patient's ankle–brachial index. Which equipment will the
nurse use for this assessment? (Select all that apply.)
A) Tape measure
B) Stethoscope
C) Doppler device
D) Blood pressure cuff
E) Reflex hammer

6.The pressure wave of a patient's brachial pulse is bounding. What does this assessment
finding suggest to the nurse?
A) Normal aging
B) Aortic stenosis
C) Left-sided heart failure
D) Obstructive lung disease

7.A patient with a long leg cast is experiencing tight burning pain in the calf muscle. The
nurse should implement interventions to address which health problem?
A) Deep venous thrombosis
B) Compartment Syndrome
C) Acute lymphangitis
D) Venous insufficiency

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 8.During the physical assessment of the peripheral vascular system, a patient's foot is pale
when elevated and dark red when in the dependent position. The nurse is concerned that
this patient is at risk for developing:
A) Neuropathic ulcers
B) Venous insufficiency ulcers
C) Arterial insufficiency ulcers
D) Deep vein thrombosis

9.After a physical examination of the peripheral and vascular systems, the nurse determines
that a patient is at risk for the development of venous disease. What teaching would be
appropriate for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Achieve a normal body weight.
B) Drink an adequate amount of fluids.
C) Avoid prolonged sitting and standing.
D) Limit alcohol intake.
E) Participate in daily exercise.

10.The nurse is planning care for a patient recovering from orthopedic surgery. Interventions
should be included to address which contributing factor to deep vein thrombosis
development?
A) Immobility
B) Obesity
C) Smoking
D) Hypertension

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Answer Key

1.D
2.C, D
3.D
4.B, C, E
5.C, D
6.A
7.B
8.C
9.A, B, C, E
10.A

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