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SonoSim DVT Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers
A 29-year-old patient, who is 34 weeks pregnant, presents
complaining of progressive left leg pain for three days. Her entire
left leg is markedly edematous and pale, in comparison to her right
leg. Ultrasound examination of the proximal segment of the left
common femoral vein and left popliteal vein does not reveal a
discrete, visible thrombus, but the vessels do not collapse upon
transducer compression. Which of the following conditions is the
most likely diagnosis?
⼀Answer:- A. Chronic DVT
B. Extensive thrombosis of superficial and deep venous outflow of left
leg
C. Phlegmasia alba dolens (Correct Answer)
D. Phlegmasia cerulea dolens
An 80-year-old patient presents for evaluation of a swollen leg
with normal color and capillary refill. A proximal compression
ultrasound exam found that the patient's femoral vein did not
compress upon transducer pressure; the image shown is from the
exam. Based upon the exam findings and associated image, what
is the most appropriate next intervention?
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⼀Answer:- A. Inform the patient that she has a superficial venous
thrombus and does not require anticoagulation.
B. Inform the patient that she has a chronic DVT and does not require
anticoagulation.
C. Inform the patient that she has a chronic DVT and initiate discussion
regarding risks versus benefits of anticoagulation therapy.
(Correct Answer)
D. Inform the patient that she has a chronic DVT and refer patient for
immediate thrombectomy.
Which of the following statements correctly characterizes proximal
lower extremity venous anatomy?
SonoSim DVT Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers
A 29-year-old patient, who is 34 weeks pregnant, presents
complaining of progressive left leg pain for three days. Her entire
left leg is markedly edematous and pale, in comparison to her right
leg. Ultrasound examination of the proximal segment of the left
common femoral vein and left popliteal vein does not reveal a
discrete, visible thrombus, but the vessels do not collapse upon
transducer compression. Which of the following conditions is the
most likely diagnosis?
⼀Answer:- A. Chronic DVT
B. Extensive thrombosis of superficial and deep venous outflow of left
leg
C. Phlegmasia alba dolens (Correct Answer)
D. Phlegmasia cerulea dolens
An 80-year-old patient presents for evaluation of a swollen leg
with normal color and capillary refill. A proximal compression
ultrasound exam found that the patient's femoral vein did not
compress upon transducer pressure; the image shown is from the
exam. Based upon the exam findings and associated image, what
is the most appropriate next intervention?
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⼀Answer:- A. Inform the patient that she has a superficial venous
thrombus and does not require anticoagulation.
B. Inform the patient that she has a chronic DVT and does not require
anticoagulation.
C. Inform the patient that she has a chronic DVT and initiate discussion
regarding risks versus benefits of anticoagulation therapy.
(Correct Answer)
D. Inform the patient that she has a chronic DVT and refer patient for
immediate thrombectomy.
Which of the following statements correctly characterizes proximal
lower extremity venous anatomy?
