DVT CLG STUDY REVIEW PRACTICE TEST.
Homan's sign - CORRECT ANSWER squeeze underneath the calf--> if there is pain=positive=DVT
not very specific
how can you monitor peripheral edema - CORRECT ANSWER measuring calf diameter
how to help w/ low literacy - CORRECT ANSWER teach back/sum u...
Homan's sign - CORRECT ANSWER squeeze underneath the calf--> if there is pain=positive=DVT
not very specific
how can you monitor peripheral edema - CORRECT ANSWER measuring calf diameter
how to help w/ low literacy - CORRECT ANSWER teach back/sum up from pt
use layman's terms
DVT signs - CORRECT ANSWER blanching erythema
RFs for DVTs - CORRECT ANSWER varicose veins
recent long periods of inactivity-plane/car trips
bakers cyst - CORRECT ANSWER from collections of fluid/infection in front of knee
tx of DVT - CORRECT ANSWER vena cava filter --> px going bad places
anti-coag--> px additional clots
watch it
none tx the clot directly
superficial VT - CORRECT ANSWER not as likely to break off and become a PE
more painful than DVT
tx of superficial VT - CORRECT ANSWER warm compresses--> pain control
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