DVT NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Which statement below is incorrect about a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
A. "Veins that are most susceptible to a deep vein thrombosis are the peroneal,
posterior tibial, popliteal and superficial femoral."
B. "DVTs tend to mostly occur in the lower extremities but can occur in the upper
extremities too."
C. "A deep vein thrombosis in the lower extremity has a low probability of becoming a
pulmonary embolism."
D. "A DVT is a type of venous thromboembolism (VTE), which is a blood clot that starts
in the vein." - Correct Answers -The answer is C. This option is INCORRECT. All the
other statements are true about a DVT. Option C is wrong because it should say: "A
deep vein thrombosis in the lower extremity has a HIGH (not low) probability of
becoming a pulmonary embolism."
2. Select all the factors regarding a deep vein thrombosis that are included in Virchow's
Triad:
A. Hypocoagulability
B. Atherosclerosis
C. Endothelial damage
D. Stasis of venous blood
E. Excessive coagulability
F. Increased venous blood flow - Correct Answers -The answers are C, D, and E.
Virchow's Triad details the THREE factors (hence why it called a triad) for blood clot
formation within the vessel. Remember "SHE": Stasis of Venous Blood,
Hypercoagulability (means excessive coagulability), Endothelial damage.
3. Based on Virchow's Triad, select which patients below are at RISK for the
development of a deep vein thrombosis? Select all that apply:
A. A 55-year-old male with hyperlipidemia and diabetes.
B. A 70-year-old female with severe sepsis.
C. A 25-year-old male who uses intravenous drugs.
D. A 65-year-old female who is post-op day 1 after joint replacement surgery. - Correct
Answers -The answers are B, C, and D. Virchow's Triad details the THREE factors for
blood clot formation within the vessel. Remember "SHE": Stasis of Venous Blood,
Hypercoagulability (means excessive coagulability), Endothelial damage. Patients who
experience sepsis are at risk for hypercoagulability of the blood. Patients who use IV
drugs damage the endothelial lining of the veins and this can lead to blood clot
formation. Patients who've had joint replacement surgery are at risk for blood clots due
to stasis of venous circulation etc.
CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Which statement below is incorrect about a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
A. "Veins that are most susceptible to a deep vein thrombosis are the peroneal,
posterior tibial, popliteal and superficial femoral."
B. "DVTs tend to mostly occur in the lower extremities but can occur in the upper
extremities too."
C. "A deep vein thrombosis in the lower extremity has a low probability of becoming a
pulmonary embolism."
D. "A DVT is a type of venous thromboembolism (VTE), which is a blood clot that starts
in the vein." - Correct Answers -The answer is C. This option is INCORRECT. All the
other statements are true about a DVT. Option C is wrong because it should say: "A
deep vein thrombosis in the lower extremity has a HIGH (not low) probability of
becoming a pulmonary embolism."
2. Select all the factors regarding a deep vein thrombosis that are included in Virchow's
Triad:
A. Hypocoagulability
B. Atherosclerosis
C. Endothelial damage
D. Stasis of venous blood
E. Excessive coagulability
F. Increased venous blood flow - Correct Answers -The answers are C, D, and E.
Virchow's Triad details the THREE factors (hence why it called a triad) for blood clot
formation within the vessel. Remember "SHE": Stasis of Venous Blood,
Hypercoagulability (means excessive coagulability), Endothelial damage.
3. Based on Virchow's Triad, select which patients below are at RISK for the
development of a deep vein thrombosis? Select all that apply:
A. A 55-year-old male with hyperlipidemia and diabetes.
B. A 70-year-old female with severe sepsis.
C. A 25-year-old male who uses intravenous drugs.
D. A 65-year-old female who is post-op day 1 after joint replacement surgery. - Correct
Answers -The answers are B, C, and D. Virchow's Triad details the THREE factors for
blood clot formation within the vessel. Remember "SHE": Stasis of Venous Blood,
Hypercoagulability (means excessive coagulability), Endothelial damage. Patients who
experience sepsis are at risk for hypercoagulability of the blood. Patients who use IV
drugs damage the endothelial lining of the veins and this can lead to blood clot
formation. Patients who've had joint replacement surgery are at risk for blood clots due
to stasis of venous circulation etc.
