Exam-NURS 3366- Circulation Dz; Questions with
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CVI s/s - difficulty returning blood to the heart Correct Ans-1. "Floppy";
2. Varicose veins, aching, heaviness or cramping, itching, redness
3. Edema- Leg swelling
4. Skin ulcers of the legs and ankles
DVT s/s - a blood clot that forms in a deep vein Correct Ans-"SHEP"
-positive homans
-leg pale and cool to touch
-decreased peripheral pulses
-leg swelling
-erythema
-heat
-tenderness
Thrombophlebitis/DVT - Clotting Correct Ans-Inflammation of a vein associated with the
formation of a thrombus (clot)
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Virchow's triad Correct Ans-1. Stasis or turbulence of blood flow
2. Damage to the blood vessel wall
3. Increased blood coagulability
Dz relating to Virchow's Triad ( D-A-P-V-C ) Correct Ans-1. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): DVT
is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, often in the leg. It can occur due to stasis of blood
flow (e.g. immobility), damage to the blood vessel wall (e.g. injury or surgery), and increased
blood coagulability (e.g. cancer or genetic factors).
2. Atrial fibrillation (AFib): AFib is a heart rhythm disorder that can cause blood to pool in the
atria of the heart, increasing the risk of blood clots. This occurs due to stasis of blood flow in
the atria.
3. Pulmonary embolism (PE): PE occurs when a blood clot travels from the legs or other parts
of the body to the lungs, blocking blood flow. PE can occur due to DVT or other factors that
contribute to Virchow's triad.
4. Vasculitis: Vasculitis is a group of diseases that cause inflammation and damage to blood
vessels, which can increase the risk of blood clots.
, Exam-NURS 3366- Circulation Dz; Questions with
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5. Cancer: Cancer can increase the risk of blood clots by promoting a hypercoagulable state in
the body.
PE s/s Correct Ans-1. Sudden shortness of breath: This is the most common symptom of PE
and may be accompanied by chest pain or discomfort.
2. Chest pain: Chest pain or discomfort may occur and can be sharp or stabbing in nature, or
may feel like a pressure or squeezing sensation.
3. Rapid or irregular heartbeat: Your heart rate may be faster than usual, or you may
experience irregular heartbeats, also known as palpitations.
4. Coughing: You may cough up blood or bloody mucus, or experience a persistent cough.
5. Sweating: You may experience sweating or clammy skin.
Leg swelling or pain: A blood clot that travels to the lungs may be caused by a deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) in the leg, so you may also experience leg pain, swelling, or redness.
6. Feeling lightheaded or dizzy: You may feel faint or dizzy, or experience a sense of impending
doom.
CVI treatment- The goals of treatment for CVI are to relieve symptoms, prevent complications
such as skin ulcers and infections, and improve blood flow. Treatment options for CVI may
Verified Solutions
CVI s/s - difficulty returning blood to the heart Correct Ans-1. "Floppy";
2. Varicose veins, aching, heaviness or cramping, itching, redness
3. Edema- Leg swelling
4. Skin ulcers of the legs and ankles
DVT s/s - a blood clot that forms in a deep vein Correct Ans-"SHEP"
-positive homans
-leg pale and cool to touch
-decreased peripheral pulses
-leg swelling
-erythema
-heat
-tenderness
Thrombophlebitis/DVT - Clotting Correct Ans-Inflammation of a vein associated with the
formation of a thrombus (clot)
, Exam-NURS 3366- Circulation Dz; Questions with
Verified Solutions
Virchow's triad Correct Ans-1. Stasis or turbulence of blood flow
2. Damage to the blood vessel wall
3. Increased blood coagulability
Dz relating to Virchow's Triad ( D-A-P-V-C ) Correct Ans-1. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): DVT
is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, often in the leg. It can occur due to stasis of blood
flow (e.g. immobility), damage to the blood vessel wall (e.g. injury or surgery), and increased
blood coagulability (e.g. cancer or genetic factors).
2. Atrial fibrillation (AFib): AFib is a heart rhythm disorder that can cause blood to pool in the
atria of the heart, increasing the risk of blood clots. This occurs due to stasis of blood flow in
the atria.
3. Pulmonary embolism (PE): PE occurs when a blood clot travels from the legs or other parts
of the body to the lungs, blocking blood flow. PE can occur due to DVT or other factors that
contribute to Virchow's triad.
4. Vasculitis: Vasculitis is a group of diseases that cause inflammation and damage to blood
vessels, which can increase the risk of blood clots.
, Exam-NURS 3366- Circulation Dz; Questions with
Verified Solutions
5. Cancer: Cancer can increase the risk of blood clots by promoting a hypercoagulable state in
the body.
PE s/s Correct Ans-1. Sudden shortness of breath: This is the most common symptom of PE
and may be accompanied by chest pain or discomfort.
2. Chest pain: Chest pain or discomfort may occur and can be sharp or stabbing in nature, or
may feel like a pressure or squeezing sensation.
3. Rapid or irregular heartbeat: Your heart rate may be faster than usual, or you may
experience irregular heartbeats, also known as palpitations.
4. Coughing: You may cough up blood or bloody mucus, or experience a persistent cough.
5. Sweating: You may experience sweating or clammy skin.
Leg swelling or pain: A blood clot that travels to the lungs may be caused by a deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) in the leg, so you may also experience leg pain, swelling, or redness.
6. Feeling lightheaded or dizzy: You may feel faint or dizzy, or experience a sense of impending
doom.
CVI treatment- The goals of treatment for CVI are to relieve symptoms, prevent complications
such as skin ulcers and infections, and improve blood flow. Treatment options for CVI may
