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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 REVIEWM r . Paul Haidet (Miami Campus Content Enrichment Specialist}Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System (Chapter 21)Stuvia.com Online NSG 3160 NCLEX Database QuestionsQuestion 1Which statement is true regarding the arterial system?a. Arteries are large-diameter vessels)The arterial system is a high-pressure systemc. The walls of arteries are thinner than those of theveinsd. Arteries can greatly expand t o accommodate a largeblood volume increase2

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Question 2What is the major artery supplying the arm?a. Ulnarb. Radial( p Brachiald. Deep palmarQuestion 3Where is the correct location for palpation of thedorsalis pedis artery?a. Behind the kneeb. Over the lateral malleolusc. In the groove behind the medial malleolus(cpLateral t o the extensor tendon of the great toe4

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Question 4A patient has left calf pain when exercising and the paindisappears when resting is a description of:a. Venous obstructionb. Claudication due to venous abnormalitiesf)lschemia caused by a partial blockage of an arteryd. Ischemia caused by the complete blockage of anarteryQuestion 5Which 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 enear!b. Contracting skeletal muscles milk blood distally toward t h eveinsc. High-pressure system of t h e heart helps facilitate venousreturnd. Increased thoracic pressure and decreased abdominalpressure facilitate venous return t o t h e heart6

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Question 6Which veins are responsible for most of the venousreturn in the arm?a. Deepb. Ulnarc. Subclavian@ SuperficialQuestion 7How should the nurse respond when the open-heart surgical patientasks, What happens to my circulation when the great saphenous veinis removed?a. Venous insufficiency is a common problem after this type ofsurgery.b. Oh, you have lots of veins you wont even notice that it has beenremoved.c. You will probably experience decreased circulation after the vein isremoved.S>This vein can be removed without harming your circulationecause the deeper veins in your leg are in good condition.s
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