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Chapter 21: Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System Jarvis: Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement is true regarding the arterial system? a. Arteries are large-diameter vessels. b. The arterial system is a high-pressure system. c. The walls of arteries are thinner than those of the veins. d. Arteries can greatly expand to accommodate a large blood volume increase. ANS: B
The pumping heart makes the arterial system a high-pressure system. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge) General
MSC: Client Needs:
2. The nurse is reviewing the blood supply to the arm. What major artery supplies blood to the
arm? a. Ulnar b. Radial c. Brachial d. Deep palmar ANS: C
The major artery supplying blood to the arm is the brachial artery. The brachial artery bifurcates into the ulnar and radial arteries immediately below the elbow. In the hand, the ulnar and radial arteries form two arches known as the superficial and deep palmar arches. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge) General
MSC: Client Needs:
3. The nurse is preparing to assess the dorsalis pedis artery. Where is the correct location for
palpation? a. Behind the knee b. Over the lateral malleolus c. In the groove behind the medial malleolus d. Lateral to the extensor tendon of the great toe ANS: D
The dorsalis pedis artery is located on the dorsum of the foot. The nurse should palpate just lateral to and parallel with the extensor tendon of the big toe. The popliteal artery is palpated behind the knee. The posterior tibial pulse is palpated in the groove between the malleolus and the Achilles tendon. No pulse is palpated at the lateral malleolus. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 4. A 65-year-old patient is experiencing pain in his left calf when he exercises which disappears
after resting for a few minutes. What problem in the left leg does this indicate? a. Venous obstruction
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