NURS 420 EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT

NURS 420 EXAM 6 | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.


DVT: - ANSWER>Condition where blood clot forms in a deep vein




Risk factors for DVT & PE: - ANSWER>- Venous stasis (immobility, hospitalization, etc)


- Hypercoagulability


- Recent surgeries


- Obesity




Manifestations of DVT: - ANSWER>- Unilateral leg swelling


- Pain or tenderness


- Warmth and redness


- Homan's sign (calf pain with dorsiflexion)




Prevention of DVT: - ANSWER>- Frequent position changes during inactivity

, - Avoid smoking


- Compression stockings


- SCDs while hospitalized


- Anticoagulants (if high risk)




Treatment of DVT: - ANSWER>- Anticoagulation


- Bedrest


- Thrombectomy




Pulmonary embolism (PE): - ANSWER>A blood clot that has traveled to the lungs - blocking pulmonary arteries




Early manifestations of PE: - ANSWER>- Sudden SOB


- Tachypnea


- Chest pain


- Cough


- Tachycardia