Question: A function of the venous system includes:

Answer: A. Holding more blood when blood volume increases.

Question: Which of the following organs aid the lymphatic system?

Answer: C. Spleen, tonsils, and thymus

Question: Ms. T has come for a prenatal visit. She reports dependent edema, varicosities in the leg, and hemorrhoids. What is the best response?

Answer: C. “The symptoms are caused by the pressure of the growing uterus on the veins. They are usual conditions of pregnancy.”

Question: A patient’s pulse with an amplitude of 3+ indicates:

Answer: B. Increased, full

Question: Inspection of a person’s right hand reveals a red swollen area. To further assess for infection, you would palpate the:

Answer: C. Epitrochlear node

Question: To screen for deep vein thrombosis, you would:

Answer: D. Measure the widest point with a tape measure.

Question: During the examination of the lower extremities, you are unable to palpate the popliteal pulse. You should:

Answer: A. Proceed with the examination. It is often impossible to palpate this pulse.

Question: You assess a patient who has 4+ edema of the right leg. What is the best way to document this finding?

Answer: D. Very deep pitting, indentation last a long time.

Question: You assess a patient for arterial deficit in the lower extremities. After raising the legs 12 inches off the table and then having the person sit up and dangle the leg, the color should return to:

Answer: B. 10 seconds or less.

Question: A 54-year-old woman with 5 children has varicose veins of the lower extremities. Her most characteristics sign is:

Answer: D. Dilated, tortuous superficial bluish vessels.