Evaluation of Edema

  1.  
    What are the two types of edema?
  2.  
    2-4 mm of indentation & disappears in 10-15 seconds
    A. grade 1+ B. grade 2+ C. grade 3+ D. grade 4+
  3.  
    Pitting edema in the lower extremities may signal
  4.  
    The most common type of nonpitting edema is
  5.  
    Select all that apply- causes of localized edema include:
    A. Chonic venous insufficiency, DVT, cellulitis B. cardiac disease
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Evaluation of Edema (Answer Key)

  1.  
    What are the two types of edema?
    Pitting and Nonpitting
  2.  
    2-4 mm of indentation & disappears in 10-15 seconds
    A. grade 1+ B. grade 2+ C. grade 3+ D. grade 4+
  3.  
    Pitting edema in the lower extremities may signal
    heart failure, venous insufficiency, or calcium channel blocker usage
  4.  
    The most common type of nonpitting edema is
    lymphedema
  5.  
    Select all that apply- causes of localized edema include:
    A. Chonic venous insufficiency, DVT, cellulitis B. cardiac disease

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