How should the patient be positioned to facilitate visualization of varicose veins? Which condition best explains her symptoms? Leg elevation does not relieve the swelling. Which physical finding is seen with arterial insufficiency more frequently than with venous stasis?Ī condition characterized by severe swelling of the leg secondary to acute iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis, without redness or cyanosis, is:Ī 59-year-old female presents with gradual onset of edema beginning at the dorsum of the foot and proceeding proximally. What is the term for persistent inflammation of the skin around the ankle with a tendency toward a brown pigmentation? The most important technique in physical examination of the venous system is: Which finding is NOT associated with venous ulcers? acute superficial venous thrombosis involving the great saphenous vein acute deep venous thrombosis involving the popliteal veinĬ. These findings are most likely associated with:Ī. bilateral swelling of the lower extremitiesĪ 42-year-old female presents with a gradual onset of asymptomatic right lower extremity swelling, which began at the dorsum of the foot and gradually included the whole leg. swelling of the right lower extremity onlyī. ![]() ![]() Inferior vena cava thrombosis most likely results in:Ī. unilateral swelling of the entire lower extremity d 153 unilateral swelling isolated to the calfĭ. Iliac vein thrombosis most likely results in:ī. Which of the following is a sign of chronic venous insufficiency? numbness of the digits with hyperextension of an extremity b 151 a highly specific sign for upper extremity venous thrombosisĭ. calf discomfort on passive dorsiflexionĬ. a highly specific sign for lower extremity venous thrombosisī. ![]() Which of the following is NOT a symptom of pulmonaryĪ. What are the most common features of symptomatic venous thrombosis? decreased arterial inflow due to severely reduced venous outflow Phlegmasia cerulea dolens is a serious condition associated with:Ĭ. Stasis in dilated, tortuous varicose veins can lead to thrombus. Secondary varicose veins are the most common type of varicose veins.ĭ. Secondary varicose veins result from obstruction of the deep venous system.Ĭ. Primary varicose veins occur in the great and small saphenous system.ī. Which statement is NOT true regarding varicose veins?Ī. Primary varicouse veins form as a result of: The most common cause of upper extremity venous thrombus is: Incompetent valves decrease the likelihood of venous thrombosis. Incompetent valves may lead to hemosiderin deposition.ĭ. Incompetent valves result in decreased venous pressure.Ĭ. Incompetent valves promote flow toward the heart.ī. Which statement is TRUE regarding incompetent venous valves?Ī. Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for the development of venous thrombosis? proximal paratibial perforators (Boyd's veins)Ĭ. What is the most common place for thrombus to begin in the lower extremity?ī. stasis, hypercoagulability, extrinsic compressionĭ. Virchow's triad consists of three factors that are significant in the development of venous thrombosis. The greatest clinical danger from venous thrombosis is: normal venous hemodynamics are present b Elevated peripheral venous pressure results in: a large vein coursing lateral to the cephalic vein a Blood flow from the deep venous system will back up into the superficial system when:ĭ. a very small vein that joins the subclavian veinĭ. a small vein located deep within the calf muscleĬ. a large single vein located near the brachial veinsī.
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