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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 3+ C. grade 2+ D. grade 4+
  3.  
    Pitting edema in the lower extremities may signal
  4.  
    The most common type of nonpitting edema is
  5.  
    which of the following does NOT cause localized edema
    A. compartment syndrome B. Chonic venous insufficiency C. cellulitis D. cardiac disease E. DVT
  6.  
    Cause of warmth over area of edema may be
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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 3+ C. grade 2+ 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.  
    which of the following does NOT cause localized edema
    A. compartment syndrome B. Chonic venous insufficiency C. cellulitis D. cardiac disease E. DVT
  6.  
    Cause of warmth over area of edema may be
    Acute DVT and cellulitis

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