Activity B matching heart worksheet- health data

Doppler Ultrasound probe

used to detect a weak peripheral pulse to monitor blood pressure in infants or children and to measure blood pressure in a lower extremity; it magnifies pulse sounds from the heart and blood vessels.

Edema

Sweeping caused by excess fluid.

Clubbing

Diffuse enlargement of terminal phalanges.

Raynaud Disease

A vasospastic disorder, primarily affects the hands, characterized by color change in pallor, to cyanosis, to rubor; attacks precipitated by cold or emotional upset and relieved by warmth.

Capillary refill time

The time it takes for the color to return to the nail beds after they have been blanched by pressure; a good measure of peripheral perfusion and cardiac output.

Allen test

Determines the patency of the radial and ulnar arteries.

Varicose Veins

Swollen, distended, and knotted veins; occur most commonly in the legs.

Thrombophlebitis

Inflammation of a vein associated with thrombus formation.

Arterial Ulcer

Usually occur on tips of toes, metatarsal heads, and lateral malleoli; ulcers have pale ischemic base, well-defined edges, and no bleeding.

Venous Ulcer

Usually occurs on medial malleoli; ulcers have bleeding uneven edges.

Ischemia

Deficient supply of oxygenated arterial blood to a tissue; caused by obstruction of a blood vessel.

Arteriosclerosis

Rigid peripheral blood vessels; occurs more commonly in older adults.