Quiz Questions

Question 1

True or False. Peripheral Artery Disease results from increased oxygen-rich blood flow to your limbs.

Question 2

You can recognize Peripheral Artery Disease based on which symptoms?

  1. Shortness of breath and need for oxygen supplementation
  2. Decreased alertness and slurred speech
  3. Diminished pulses and pain with walking or exercise

Question 3

Which of the following accurately explains the pathophysiology of Peripheral Artery Disease?

  1. A blood clot that has formed in the lower extremities
  2. A build of up plaque within the artery
  3. The deterioration of cartilage within the joints
  4. Nerve damage to the legs and feet

Question 4

Which of the following is the most common way to diagnose Peripheral Artery Disease?

  1. Blood glucose check
  2. Serum lab values of cholesterol
  3. Ankle-Brachial Index or ABI
  4. Measuring only the blood pressure in the lower extremities

Question 5

Intermittent claudication is the process when:

  1. Pain is felt in the lower extremities with ambulation.
  2. A sound is heard over an artery indicating decreased blood flow.
  3. The blood pressure in the upper extremities is compared with the blood pressure of the lower extremities.
  4. Extremities turn cold from decreased oxygen supply.