Answer Key – Raynaud’s Syndrome Patient Homework/Assessment
False – Raynaud’s can affect other body parts too, such as toes, ears, nose, lips, and nipples.
True – Stress is a common trigger that can cause blood vessels to tighten.
True – Mittens keep fingers warmer than gloves because fingers share heat inside the mitten.
True – Smoking narrows blood vessels and makes Raynaud’s worse.
True – A typical color change pattern is white → blue → red.
True – If untreated, Raynaud’s can cause ulcers, infections, and even tissue death.
False – Most people do not need surgery; medicines and lifestyle changes help most patients.
True – Warming your body before going into the cold can help prevent attacks.
True – Calcium channel blockers relax blood vessels to improve blood flow.
False – Caffeine can tighten blood vessels and may make Raynaud’s worse.
True – Healthy eating and regular exercise support better blood flow.
False – Sores should be treated right away to prevent infection, even if painless.
True – Moving quickly from warm to cold can trigger an attack.
True – Nitroglycerin ointment can be used to help relax small blood vessels.
True – Testing hot water with your elbow prevents burns when your fingers are numb.
True – Raynaud’s can sometimes affect ears, nose, lips, and other areas.
True – Vibrating tools can harm circulation and should be avoided.
True – Walking barefoot on cold floors can trigger symptoms.
True – A warm home helps prevent Raynaud’s attacks.
False – Black, numb fingers mean possible tissue death; call 911 immediately.