RCP 140 CH. 21 PULMONARY EMBOLISM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT REVIEW SOLUTION A+

RCP 140 CH. 21 PULMONARY EMBOLISM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT REVIEW SOLUTION A+ The death of lung tissue that may result from an obstruction of the pulmonary artery is called a: - ANS- pulmonary infarction Which of the following are associated with the formation of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? 1. Blood vessel injury 2. Age greater than 40 years 3. Hypercoagulability 4. Venous stasis - ANS-1, 3, 4 Predisposing factors of pulmonary emboli include: 1. varicose veins. 2. smoking. 3. obesity. 4. asthma. - ANS-1, 2, 3 The sudden onset of which of the following signs and symptoms indicates a pulmonary embolism? 1. Bradycardia 2. Coughing out blood-streaked sputum 3. Cyanosis 4. Sudden shortness of breath - ANS-1, 2, 3 The best test for diagnosing a suspected pulmonary embolism is a(n): - ANS-spiral volumetric computerized tomography pulmonary angiogram CONTINUES...