DVT & PE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
DVT - Answers deep vein thrombosis
DVT is a - Answers Blood clot in a large vein, usually leg or pelvis
DVT risk factors correlated with - Answers Virchow's Triad
Virchow's Triad - Answers Virchow's triad is a theory that describes the three main factors that
lead to blood clot (thrombus) formation: endothelial injury, stasis or altered blood flow, and
hypercoagulability. This triad is fundamental in understanding the pathogenesis of conditions
like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism.
DVT clinical manifestations - Answers pain, swelling, tenderness, discoloration, redness, warmth
DVT diagnosis is by - Answers Ultrasound
D-dimer
D-dimer - Answers blood clot test
blood test that checks for the presence of a protein fragment produced when a blood clot
breaks down. It helps diagnose or rule out blood clotting disorders like deep vein thrombosis
(DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE). While a high D-dimer result can indicate a clot, further
imaging tests like an ultrasound or CT scan are needed for a definitive diagnosis, as other
conditions can also cause elevated levels.
Trauma can cause DVT by - Answers Causing inflammation & swelling wh/ can trap the blood &
dec blood flow to that area causing an increased risk of DVT
Thicker blood can - Answers Cause DVT
-if patient is vomiting/ having diarrhea= dehydrated= causing thicker blood wh/ is a risk for DVT
-encourage hydration
What about vessels contribute to developing a DVT - Answers Vasoconstriction-smaller vessels
cause less space for blood to flow, causing it to build up
Smoking causes - Answers vasoconstriction causing more risk for DVT & hypertension
, Lack of ______ can increase risk for DVT - Answers Lack of mobility
-that is why VTE prophylaxis is important during hospital stay
VTE prophylaxis - Answers Preventive measures against venous thromboembolism.
SubQ heparin or Lovanox
If someone is on PO anticoagulants, it is most likely due to - Answers Another reasons or health
condition other than VTE prophylaxis
But if it is an injection you can assume it is for VTE prophylaxis for their hospital stay
DVT are usually - Answers Unilateral
-usually a tell for DVT
if it is in both limbs it is more likely due to a peripheral vascular disease
Ways to prevent DVT - Answers Ambulating
VTE prophylaxis
Compression socks
Medications
Medications for DVT include - Answers Heparin
Enoxaparin
Rivaroxiban
Xarelto
Eliqius
DVT - Answers deep vein thrombosis
DVT is a - Answers Blood clot in a large vein, usually leg or pelvis
DVT risk factors correlated with - Answers Virchow's Triad
Virchow's Triad - Answers Virchow's triad is a theory that describes the three main factors that
lead to blood clot (thrombus) formation: endothelial injury, stasis or altered blood flow, and
hypercoagulability. This triad is fundamental in understanding the pathogenesis of conditions
like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism.
DVT clinical manifestations - Answers pain, swelling, tenderness, discoloration, redness, warmth
DVT diagnosis is by - Answers Ultrasound
D-dimer
D-dimer - Answers blood clot test
blood test that checks for the presence of a protein fragment produced when a blood clot
breaks down. It helps diagnose or rule out blood clotting disorders like deep vein thrombosis
(DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE). While a high D-dimer result can indicate a clot, further
imaging tests like an ultrasound or CT scan are needed for a definitive diagnosis, as other
conditions can also cause elevated levels.
Trauma can cause DVT by - Answers Causing inflammation & swelling wh/ can trap the blood &
dec blood flow to that area causing an increased risk of DVT
Thicker blood can - Answers Cause DVT
-if patient is vomiting/ having diarrhea= dehydrated= causing thicker blood wh/ is a risk for DVT
-encourage hydration
What about vessels contribute to developing a DVT - Answers Vasoconstriction-smaller vessels
cause less space for blood to flow, causing it to build up
Smoking causes - Answers vasoconstriction causing more risk for DVT & hypertension
, Lack of ______ can increase risk for DVT - Answers Lack of mobility
-that is why VTE prophylaxis is important during hospital stay
VTE prophylaxis - Answers Preventive measures against venous thromboembolism.
SubQ heparin or Lovanox
If someone is on PO anticoagulants, it is most likely due to - Answers Another reasons or health
condition other than VTE prophylaxis
But if it is an injection you can assume it is for VTE prophylaxis for their hospital stay
DVT are usually - Answers Unilateral
-usually a tell for DVT
if it is in both limbs it is more likely due to a peripheral vascular disease
Ways to prevent DVT - Answers Ambulating
VTE prophylaxis
Compression socks
Medications
Medications for DVT include - Answers Heparin
Enoxaparin
Rivaroxiban
Xarelto
Eliqius
