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 REVIEW
M r . Paul Haidet (Miami Campus Content Enrichment Specialist}
Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System (Chapter 21)
Stuvia.com Online NSG 3160 NCLEX Database Questions
Question 1
Which statement is true regarding the arterial system?
a. Arteries are large-diameter vessels
)The arterial system is a high-pressure system
c. The walls of arteries are thinner than those of the
veins
d. Arteries can greatly expand t o accommodate a large
blood volume increase
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M r . Paul Haidet (Miami Campus Content Enrichment Specialist}
Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System (Chapter 21)
Stuvia.com Online NSG 3160 NCLEX Database Questions
Question 1
Which statement is true regarding the arterial system?
a. Arteries are large-diameter vessels
)The arterial system is a high-pressure system
c. The walls of arteries are thinner than those of the
veins
d. Arteries can greatly expand t o accommodate a large
blood volume increase
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Question 2
What is the major artery supplying the arm?
a. Ulnar
b. Radial
( p Brachial
d. Deep palmar
Question 3
Where is the correct location for palpation of the
dorsalis pedis artery?
a. Behind the knee
b. Over the lateral malleolus
c. In the groove behind the medial malleolus
(cp Lateral t o the extensor tendon of the great toe
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What is the major artery supplying the arm?
a. Ulnar
b. Radial
( p Brachial
d. Deep palmar
Question 3
Where is the correct location for palpation of the
dorsalis pedis artery?
a. Behind the knee
b. Over the lateral malleolus
c. In the groove behind the medial malleolus
(cp Lateral t o the extensor tendon of the great toe
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Question 4
A patient has left calf pain when exercising and the pain
disappears when resting is a description of:
a. Venous obstruction
b. Claudication due to venous abnormalities
f)lschemia caused by a partial blockage of an artery
d. Ischemia caused by the complete blockage of an
artery
Question 5
Which 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 e
near!
b. Contracting skeletal muscles milk blood distally toward t h e
veins
c. High-pressure system of t h e heart helps facilitate venous
return
d. Increased thoracic pressure and decreased abdominal
pressure facilitate venous return t o t h e heart
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A patient has left calf pain when exercising and the pain
disappears when resting is a description of:
a. Venous obstruction
b. Claudication due to venous abnormalities
f)lschemia caused by a partial blockage of an artery
d. Ischemia caused by the complete blockage of an
artery
Question 5
Which 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 e
near!
b. Contracting skeletal muscles milk blood distally toward t h e
veins
c. High-pressure system of t h e heart helps facilitate venous
return
d. Increased thoracic pressure and decreased abdominal
pressure facilitate venous return t o t h e heart
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