VSIM- SURGICAL 4:VERNON WATKINS PRE-SIMULATION QUIZ EXAM PREP STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS // 100% GUARANTEED PASS A+ GRADED

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Is the following statement true or false? A pulmonary embolism requires emergency treatment.

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True

Rationale:A pulmonary embolism (PE) is considered a medical emergency, as death can occur
within one hour if not treated promptly.




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When caring for a patient experiencing a pulmonary embolism, the nurse would expect to see
increased levels in which of the following lab test results due to the effects of heparin?

Lipase and amylase
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Potassium and chloride

PTT or aPTT

Calcium and magnesium
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PTT or aPTT

Rationale:Heparin will increase partial thromboplastin time (PTT) or activated partial
thromboplastin time (aPTT) levels, which are tested to measure therapeutic levels of heparin




The nurse knows that death from an acute pulmonary embolism commonly occurs within how
many hours after the onset of symptoms?

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