Peripheral Artery Disease

1.

Which of the following is not a risk factor for peripheral artery disease?

A.

Smoking
B.

Diabetes
C.

High physical activity levels
D.

High blood pressure
E.

Male over age 50

Correct Answer
C. High physical activity levels

Explanation
Risk factors for PAD include smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, male over age 50, and LOW physical activity levels.

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2.

From the following list, please choose the signs & symptoms which could mean that you could have peripheral artery disease (check all that apply).

A.

Numbness or tingling in your legs or feet.
B.

Leg, thigh, or foot pain.
C.

Non-healing sores on your legs or feet.
D.

Cramping in legs, usually occurs with rest and stops with activity.
E.

Changes in color, temperature, or texture of skin.

Correct Answer(s)
A. Numbness or tingling in your legs or feet.
B. Leg, thigh, or foot pain.
C. Non-healing sores on your legs or feet.
E. Changes in color, temperature, or texture of skin.

Explanation
All of the S&S are correct except for "D" because the leg cramps associated with PAD happen with activity and stop with rest.

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3.

Diagnosis of peripheral artery disease can be determined by which of the following? (check all that apply)

A.

A physician can diagnose PAD by looking at your legs and inspecting them.
B.

You can have your blood drawn and tests can be done to check for PAD.
C.

Angiography is a test using dye injected in your blood stream and x-rays to see the inside of your blood vessels.
D.

Ankle-brachial index is a test to compare difference between blood pressures in your arms and legs.
E.

Doppler is a test using sound waves to check blood flow through a blood vessel.

Correct Answer(s)
C. Angiography is a test using dye injected in your blood stream and x-rays to see the inside of your blood vessels.
D. Ankle-brachial index is a test to compare difference between blood pressures in your arms and legs.
E. Doppler is a test using sound waves to check blood flow through a blood vessel.

Explanation
Angiography, ABI, and Doppler can all be used to diagnose PAD. There are no blood lab tests to check for PAD. A doctor cannot diagnose PAD just by looking at you.

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4.

Which of the following foods would NOT be a healthy food choice?

A.

Apples or another type of fruit.
B.

Ham and cheese sandwich with processed meat and cheese.
C.

Peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat bread.
D.

Baked or other low sodium potato chips.
E.

Salad with low-fat dressing.

Correct Answer
B. Ham and cheese sandwich with processed meat and cheese.

Explanation
All of the above choices would be healthy choices except for “B” because you should stay away from processed foods.

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5.

A.

Surgery can be done to restore blood flow to the area.
B.

Medications can help keep your blood platelets from sticking together, improve cholesterol, and possibly even walking distance.
C.

Drink plenty of water every day.
D.

Minimize risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
E.

Angioplasty is a non-surgical procedure used to widen narrowed or blocked arteries.

Correct Answer(s)
A. Surgery can be done to restore blood flow to the area.
B. Medications can help keep your blood platelets from sticking together, improve cholesterol, and possibly even walking distance.
D. Minimize risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
E. Angioplasty is a non-surgical procedure used to widen narrowed or blocked arteries.

Explanation
All of the above options are possible treatments for PAD except for "C". Drinking water has nothing to do with treating PAD. However, drinking water can help with weight loss if you replace sugary sodas with water instead.

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