DVT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

DVT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS



DVT (deep vein thrombosis) - Correct Answers -Formation of a blood clot in a deep vein
of the body, occurring most commonly in the legs or thighs .




The blood clot in the vein of your calf can divert the flow of blood to other veins,
causing an increase in pressure. This can affect the tissues of your calf and lead to
symptoms, including: calf pain. swelling.

Pathophysiology - Correct Answers -This can cause impaired venous flow and
consequent oedema and pain. Venous thrombosis can take place in the upper
extremities such as the portal , mesenteric ovarian and retinal veins. Superficial vein
thrombosis can also occur.

Symptoms - Correct Answers --Redness , pain , swelling, throbbing/tender , cramping
pain in affected leg and also warmth

-Some deep vein thrombosis sufferers may feel a warm sensation in their skin, typically
in their leg area. This warmth occurs where the clot is in your body

-Swollen veins that are hard and sore when touched

Examination - Correct Answers --Unilateral leg thigh swelling/asymmetric oedema ,
difference in circumference is > 3cm (measure circumference 10 cm below tibial
tuberosity)

-Localised pain on light palpation along from groin to the popliteal fossa