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NSG 3160 NCLEX Review Chapter 21

This quiz covers arterial and venous anatomy, circulation mechanics, pulse palpation sites, and patient education on vascular health—essential for nursing students studying cardiovascular assessment and preparing for the NCLEX-RN exam.

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    NSG 3 1 6 0 NCLEX REVIEW M r . Paul Haidet (Miami Campus Content Enrichment Specialist} Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System (Chapter 21) Stuvia.com Online NSG 3160 NCLEX Database Questions Question 1 Which statement is true regarding the arterial system? a. Arteries are large-diameter vessels )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 t o accommodate a large blood volume increase 2

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    Question 2 What is the major artery supplying the arm? a. Ulnar b. Radial ( p Brachial d. Deep palmar Question 3 Where is the correct location for palpation of the dorsalis pedis artery? a. Behind the knee b. Over the lateral malleolus c. In the groove behind the medial malleolus (cp Lateral t o the extensor tendon of the great toe 4

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    Question 4 A patient has left calf pain when exercising and the pain disappears when resting is a description of: a. Venous obstruction b. Claudication due to venous abnormalities f)lschemia caused by a partial blockage of an artery d. Ischemia caused by the complete blockage of an artery Question 5 Which of these statements best describes t h e mechanism(s) by which venous blood returns t o the heart? a) Intraluminal valves ensure unidirectional flow toward t h e near! b. Contracting skeletal muscles milk blood distally toward t h e veins c. High-pressure system of t h e heart helps facilitate venous return d. Increased thoracic pressure and decreased abdominal pressure facilitate venous return t o t h e heart 6

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    Question 6 Which veins are responsible for most of the venous return in the arm? a. Deep b. Ulnar c. Subclavian @ Superficial Question 7 How should the nurse respond when the open-heart surgical patient asks, What happens to my circulation when the great saphenous vein is removed? a. Venous insufficiency is a common problem after this type of surge ry. b. Oh, you have lots of veins you wont even notice that it has been removed. c. You will probably experience decreased circulation after the vein is removed. S >This vein can be removed without harming your circulation ecause the deeper veins in your leg are in good condition. s

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