261 exam C - segmental pressures

What is peripheral arterial disease ?

• Disease of the arteries of the arms and legs

• Disease of the veins in the arms and legs

• Disease of the arteries in the arms only

• Disease of the arteries in the legs only

What is the most common symptom of PAD affecting the lower extremities?

• Paralysis

• Parethesia

• Intermittent claudication

• Thrombus

What is leg discomfort caused by activity that is relieved with cessation of activity?

• Intermittent claudication

• parethesia

• Thrombus

• PAD

When do we start a PAD exam?

• After 10-20 mins of exercise

• After 10-15 mins of exercise

• After 5-10 mins of exercise

• Before exercise

What should the width of the cuff be?

• At least 25% wider than diameter of limb segment

• At least 30% wider than diameter of limb segment

• At least 20% wider than diameter of limb segment

• At least 20% narrower than diameter of limb segment

What would the pressure be if the cuff is too narrow?

• Falsely lower

• Falsely elevated

• It doesn’t matter the pressure is the same either way

• Won’t read the pressure at all

What would the pressure be if the cuff is too wide ?

• Falsely lower

• Falsely elevated

• Cuff size doesn’t matter the pressure with read the same

• Pressure can’t be read at all

What cuff size is adequate in most patients for brachial ?

• 10 cm

• 10-12 cm

• 10-15 cm

• 15 cm

What cuff size for is adequate for most patients for ankle level ?

• 10 cm

• 10-12 cm

• 10-15 cm

• 15 cm

Where are cuffs placed for upper extremity evaluations ?

• Upper arm

• Forearm

• Wrist

• Elbow