SITUATION 18

SITUATION 18:
Miss Sylvia, a saleslady, is coplaining of pain on her left leg.

86. Upon physical assessment there are dilated veins on the affected part. To determine the imcompetence of the deep and superficial veins, which of these is not useful for her diagnostic examination?
A. Retrograde filling tests
B. Phlebography
C. Doppler's flowmeter
D. Encephalography

87. Which of the following is the possible cause of varicose veins?
A. Frequent leg cramps
B. Prolonged standing
C. Always walking
D. Prolonged leg exercise

88. Your health teaching is to use one of the following to enhance the circulation of the blood flow:
A. Knee length stocking
B. Ace bandages
C. Panty hose stocking
D. ROlled garter stocking

89. From her work, what activity would you advice her to do?
A. Lie down and elevate the legs
B. Lie on her side with one pillow in between the knees
C. Shower with warm water to relax her nerves
D. Sit down and elevate the legs on another chair

90. In case of leg pain, what medicine is not advisable for her?
A. Biogesic
B. Doloxone
C. Aspirin
D. Ponstan

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