Pearson - DVT – Module with correct
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Raising the head of the bed - Correct AnswersThe nurse is assessing a patient with deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) who reports shortness of breath and chest pain. The nurse notes the patient has rapid,
shallow breathing, and an oxygen saturation of 89%.
Which intervention should the nurse implement immediately?
Getting the patient out of bed
Ambulating the patient
Placing the patient's legs on a pillow
Raising the head of the bed
"The velocity of blood flow through the veins is measured." - Correct AnswersA patient is scheduled for
a duplex venous ultrasonography to assist in the diagnosis of a deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
Which information should the nurse provide to the patient regarding this diagnostic test?
"A balloon catheter is inserted through the blood vessel to the site of the lesion."
"The velocity of blood flow through the veins is measured."
"An injected contrast medium is used to assess venous thrombosis."
"Thrombi are removed to improve venous circulation and prevent pulmonary embolism."
The patient has removed the antiembolism stockings. - Correct AnswersThe home care nurse is
evaluating a patient who was recently discharged from the hospital for deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
Which observation indicates that additional teaching is required?
, The patient frequently changes position.
The patient has removed the antiembolism stockings.
The patient is taking an anticoagulant as prescribed.
The patient is sitting with the legs elevated.
Low molecular weight heparin - Correct AnswersThe nurse is caring for a 2-year-old patient with a
diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis.
Which collaborative therapy should the nurse anticipate giving immediately?
IV heparin
Low molecular weight heparin
Oral warfarin
Factor Xa inhibitor
Pain and edema in the affected leg - Correct AnswersA middle-aged patient has a history of deep
venous thrombosis (DVT).
Which manifestation should the nurse identify as most likely to be a complication from the DVT?
Hypotension
Hypercoagulability
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Raising the head of the bed - Correct AnswersThe nurse is assessing a patient with deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) who reports shortness of breath and chest pain. The nurse notes the patient has rapid,
shallow breathing, and an oxygen saturation of 89%.
Which intervention should the nurse implement immediately?
Getting the patient out of bed
Ambulating the patient
Placing the patient's legs on a pillow
Raising the head of the bed
"The velocity of blood flow through the veins is measured." - Correct AnswersA patient is scheduled for
a duplex venous ultrasonography to assist in the diagnosis of a deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
Which information should the nurse provide to the patient regarding this diagnostic test?
"A balloon catheter is inserted through the blood vessel to the site of the lesion."
"The velocity of blood flow through the veins is measured."
"An injected contrast medium is used to assess venous thrombosis."
"Thrombi are removed to improve venous circulation and prevent pulmonary embolism."
The patient has removed the antiembolism stockings. - Correct AnswersThe home care nurse is
evaluating a patient who was recently discharged from the hospital for deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
Which observation indicates that additional teaching is required?
, The patient frequently changes position.
The patient has removed the antiembolism stockings.
The patient is taking an anticoagulant as prescribed.
The patient is sitting with the legs elevated.
Low molecular weight heparin - Correct AnswersThe nurse is caring for a 2-year-old patient with a
diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis.
Which collaborative therapy should the nurse anticipate giving immediately?
IV heparin
Low molecular weight heparin
Oral warfarin
Factor Xa inhibitor
Pain and edema in the affected leg - Correct AnswersA middle-aged patient has a history of deep
venous thrombosis (DVT).
Which manifestation should the nurse identify as most likely to be a complication from the DVT?
Hypotension
Hypercoagulability
