DVT Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
Which options are risk factors for developing a deep compresses
vein thrombosis (DVT)? Select all that apply. - Repositioning
-*Long plane ride Compression stockings
*Smoking Administer anticoagulant
*Age
*Cancer 2. Auscultate lungs
Monitor vital signs
Provide oxygen
Which of the following assessment findings are
expected in a client with a deep vein thrombosis? 3. Repositioning
Select all that apply. - -*Edema Analgesics
*Pain
*Erythema 4. Client teaching
5. Re-evaluate medication
What is a possible complication of a deep vein
thrombosis? - -Pulmonary embolism
1. Rarely used anymore. Difficult to maintain
therapeutic dose. Requires frequent lab testing.
2. Used initially for quick anticoagulation. No lab
1. Deep Vein Thrombus
testing required. If prescribed at home patient
2. Arterial Thrombus - -1. Family history of: teaching of self-injection necessary.
Blood disorders 3. Takes several days to be therapeutic. Large
Venous thromboembolismSocial history of: amount of diet and drug to drug interactions.
Smoking/Vaping/E-Cigs Requires periodic lab testing.
Prolonged immobility 4. Requires use with heparin or enoxaparin initially.
Oral contraceptives Avoided in patients with history of dyspepsia and
Hormone replacementPast Medical History of: gastrointestinal bleed.
Cancer 5. Can be used for initial therapy. Also available in
Pregnancy
once daily dosing within the same class. - -1.
Obesity
Heparin
Recent surgeryPain at siteEdema at siteWarmth at
2. Enoxaparin
siteErythema at site
3. Warfarin
4. Dabigatran
2. Family history of:
5. Apixaban
Diabetes
Peripheral vascular diseasePast Medical History of:
Peripheral vascular disease
1. Immediate
Heart disease
2. Urgent
Dyslipidemia
DiabetesSocial history of: 3. Routine - -1. Oxygen ordered for oxygen
Smoking/Vaping/E-CigsPale and cool sitePain below saturation 84% on room air
siteCapillary refill > 3 secondsDecrease or loss of Client with deep vein thrombosis experiencing
pulse shortness of breath
Monitor shows sudden tachycardia with a heart rate
of 110
1. Ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion
2. Impaired gas exchange 2. Venous ultrasound positive for DVT but patient not
3. Acute pain on anticoagulation
4. Knowledge deficit Patient is in pain
5. Risk for bleeding - -1. Warm moist
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Which options are risk factors for developing a deep compresses
vein thrombosis (DVT)? Select all that apply. - Repositioning
-*Long plane ride Compression stockings
*Smoking Administer anticoagulant
*Age
*Cancer 2. Auscultate lungs
Monitor vital signs
Provide oxygen
Which of the following assessment findings are
expected in a client with a deep vein thrombosis? 3. Repositioning
Select all that apply. - -*Edema Analgesics
*Pain
*Erythema 4. Client teaching
5. Re-evaluate medication
What is a possible complication of a deep vein
thrombosis? - -Pulmonary embolism
1. Rarely used anymore. Difficult to maintain
therapeutic dose. Requires frequent lab testing.
2. Used initially for quick anticoagulation. No lab
1. Deep Vein Thrombus
testing required. If prescribed at home patient
2. Arterial Thrombus - -1. Family history of: teaching of self-injection necessary.
Blood disorders 3. Takes several days to be therapeutic. Large
Venous thromboembolismSocial history of: amount of diet and drug to drug interactions.
Smoking/Vaping/E-Cigs Requires periodic lab testing.
Prolonged immobility 4. Requires use with heparin or enoxaparin initially.
Oral contraceptives Avoided in patients with history of dyspepsia and
Hormone replacementPast Medical History of: gastrointestinal bleed.
Cancer 5. Can be used for initial therapy. Also available in
Pregnancy
once daily dosing within the same class. - -1.
Obesity
Heparin
Recent surgeryPain at siteEdema at siteWarmth at
2. Enoxaparin
siteErythema at site
3. Warfarin
4. Dabigatran
2. Family history of:
5. Apixaban
Diabetes
Peripheral vascular diseasePast Medical History of:
Peripheral vascular disease
1. Immediate
Heart disease
2. Urgent
Dyslipidemia
DiabetesSocial history of: 3. Routine - -1. Oxygen ordered for oxygen
Smoking/Vaping/E-CigsPale and cool sitePain below saturation 84% on room air
siteCapillary refill > 3 secondsDecrease or loss of Client with deep vein thrombosis experiencing
pulse shortness of breath
Monitor shows sudden tachycardia with a heart rate
of 110
1. Ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion
2. Impaired gas exchange 2. Venous ultrasound positive for DVT but patient not
3. Acute pain on anticoagulation
4. Knowledge deficit Patient is in pain
5. Risk for bleeding - -1. Warm moist
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