WorksheetsPeripheral Arterial Disease and Amputation Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 30mins
List three major risk factors associated with the development of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).
Describe two key differences between the pain experienced with PAD and the pain associated with venous insufficiency.
Explain the significance of assessing the Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) in a client suspected of having PAD.
What are the '6Ps' used to assess for acute arterial occlusion, and why is prompt recognition of these signs crucial?
Describe the purpose of using cold packs on the mannequin leg in the simulation exercise.
Explain the rationale behind teaching a client with an amputation how to tensor wrap their residual limb.
What is phantom pain, and what non-pharmacological intervention is often used to help manage this phenomenon?
Discuss two potential physical complications that a nurse should monitor for in a client following a below-the-knee amputation.
Why is it important for nurses to assess a client's self-concept both before and after an amputation?
Describe two essential aspects of client education regarding the care of a residual limb to prevent complications.
