Peripheral pulses

Question 1

ABI

Answer 1

This is a ratio that compares and divides the LE pressure by the UE pressure to help determine if there is a vascular problem

Question 2

ABI is performed with patients who have _____

Answer 2

arterial dx to determine if the lower extremity is getting enough blood and oxygen

**this will help determine if a wound will heal well

Question 3

What UE pulse is used for ABI

Answer 3

brachial

Question 4

What LE pulse is used for ABI

Answer 4

dorsal pedis or tibial posterior

Question 5

Where is dorsal pedis located

Answer 5

lateral to the extensor hallucis longus tendon and is best palpated proximal to the first metatarsal-cuneiform joint

Question 6

Where is the tibial posterior artery

Answer 6

muscle tendon runs down behind the medial malleolus and end by segregating into main, plantar, and recurrent portions

Question 7

> 1.2 ABI

Answer 7

indicates non-compliant arteries, falsely elevated, arterial disease, diabetes

Question 8

0.95-1.2 ABI

Answer 8

normal

Question 9

0.75-0.94 ABI

Answer 9

mild arterial disease and intermittent claudication

Question 10

0.50-0.74

Answer 10

moderate arterial disease and rest pain

Question 11

<0.50 ABI

Answer 11

risk for critical limb ischemia; may have pain at rest, severe arterial disease