Peripheral vascular disease

Peripheral vascular disease ( 35 Questions)

A nurse is assessing a client with peripheral vascular disease. Which non-invasive test can the nurse use to assess blood flow in the legs and detect blockages?


Correct Answer: C

A) This choice is incorrect because cardiac catheterization is an invasive procedure that involves the insertion of a catheter into the heart chambers or coronary arteries. It is used to assess the heart's structure and function, not blood flow in the legs.

B) This choice is incorrect because an electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) is a non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of the heart to assess heart rate and rhythm. It is not used to assess blood flow in the legs.

C) This choice is correct. Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of blood vessels. It can assess blood flow in the legs, identify blockages, and provide valuable information about the vascular status of the extremities.

D) This choice is incorrect because a pulmonary function test (PFT) is a test used to assess lung function and diagnose respiratory conditions. It is not used to assess blood flow in the legs or detect peripheral vascular disease.

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