ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What are the risk factors of a DVT? - CORRECT ANSWER - Surgery, immobility, injury,
obesity, oral contraception, age, high cholesterol, diet, smoking.
What are some signs and symptoms of a DVT? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pain, redness,
heat, and swelling.
What are some risk factors of a pulmonary embolism? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Prolonged immobilization
Central venous catheters
surgery
obesity
advancing age
conditions that increase blood clotting (MI, Stroke, Cancer)
History of thromboembolism
Pregnancy and Postpartum
What are some signs and symptoms of a PE? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dyspnea
Hypoemia
Tachypnea
Tachycardia
Cough
Chest Pain
Hemoptysis
Dry cough
Crackles