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WorksheetsPeripheral Vascular System
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following arteries is palpable on the dorsum of the foot just lateral to the tendon of the big toe?
Posterior tibial artery
Dorsalis pedis artery
Popliteal artery
Femoral artery
Which statement correctly describes venous structure and function?
Veins have thick muscular walls
Veins carry blood under high pressure
Veins contain valves that prevent backflow
Veins have no elastic tissue
The lymphatic system primarily functions to:
Deliver oxygen to tissues
Produce plasma proteins
Exchange gases with tissues
Drain interstitial fluid and return it to venous circulation
Which condition is characterized by atherosclerotic narrowing distal to the aortic bifurcation?
Deep vein thrombosis
Chronic venous insufficiency
Peripheral arterial disease
Lymphedema
Which of the following is the first-line noninvasive test for diagnosing renal artery stenosis?
CT angiography
Duplex ultrasonography
Conventional angiography
MRI
In Raynaud phenomenon, the typical color change sequence in the fingers is:
Blue → White → Red
Red → White → Blue
White → Blue → Red
Blue → Red → White
Which type of leg ulcer is most often painful, shallow, with irregular borders and brownish skin changes?
Venous ulcer
Neuropathic ulcer
Arterial ulcer
Lymphedema ulcer
Which of the following features best differentiates lymphedema from chronic venous insufficiency?
Nonpitting, firm texture
Bilateral swelling
In Raynaud phenomenon, which pharmacologic class is preferred for patients with severe symptoms refractory to lifestyle modification?
ACE inhibitors
Diuretics
Calcium channel blockers
A palpable, pulsatile abdominal mass in an older smoker most likely represents:
Mesenteric cyst
Hepatomegaly
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Enlarged lymph node
Brownish pigmentation and scaling near the ankles are typical of:
Arterial insufficiency
Chronic venous insufficiency
Acute DVT
Lymphedema
A 68-year-old man with diabetes has a painless plantar ulcer surrounded by callus and absent ankle jerks. This is most likely a:
Traumatic ulcer
Neuropathic ulcer
Venous ulcer
Arterial ulcer
A 55-year-old woman with swelling and thickened skin over both ankles has nonpitting edema. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Hypoalbuminemia
Heart failure
Chronic venous insufficiency
Lymphedema
The ankle–brachial index (ABI) is calculated by:
Dividing arm systolic BP by ankle systolic BP
Dividing ankle systolic BP by arm systolic BP
Subtracting ankle BP from brachial BP
Measuring diastolic pressure difference
A 70-year-old smoker presents with calf pain after walking 100 meters that resolves with rest. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Lymphedema
Deep vein thrombosis
Intermittent claudication due to PAD
Chronic venous insufficiency
