DVT QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Which options are risk factors for developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? Select all
that apply. - ANSWERS*Long plane ride
*Smoking
*Age
*Cancer
Which of the following assessment findings are expected in a client with a deep vein
thrombosis? Select all that apply. - ANSWERS*Edema
*Pain
*Erythema
What is a possible complication of a deep vein thrombosis? - ANSWERSPulmonary
embolism
1. Deep Vein Thrombus
2. Arterial Thrombus - ANSWERS1. Family history of:
Blood disorders
Venous thromboembolismSocial history of:
Smoking/Vaping/E-Cigs
Prolonged immobility
Oral contraceptives
Hormone replacementPast Medical History of:
Cancer
Pregnancy
Obesity
Recent surgeryPain at siteEdema at siteWarmth at siteErythema at site
2. Family history of:
Diabetes
Peripheral vascular diseasePast Medical History of:
Peripheral vascular disease
Heart disease
Dyslipidemia
DiabetesSocial history of:
Smoking/Vaping/E-CigsPale and cool sitePain below siteCapillary refill > 3
secondsDecrease or loss of pulse
1. Ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion
2. Impaired gas exchange
ANSWERS
Which options are risk factors for developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? Select all
that apply. - ANSWERS*Long plane ride
*Smoking
*Age
*Cancer
Which of the following assessment findings are expected in a client with a deep vein
thrombosis? Select all that apply. - ANSWERS*Edema
*Pain
*Erythema
What is a possible complication of a deep vein thrombosis? - ANSWERSPulmonary
embolism
1. Deep Vein Thrombus
2. Arterial Thrombus - ANSWERS1. Family history of:
Blood disorders
Venous thromboembolismSocial history of:
Smoking/Vaping/E-Cigs
Prolonged immobility
Oral contraceptives
Hormone replacementPast Medical History of:
Cancer
Pregnancy
Obesity
Recent surgeryPain at siteEdema at siteWarmth at siteErythema at site
2. Family history of:
Diabetes
Peripheral vascular diseasePast Medical History of:
Peripheral vascular disease
Heart disease
Dyslipidemia
DiabetesSocial history of:
Smoking/Vaping/E-CigsPale and cool sitePain below siteCapillary refill > 3
secondsDecrease or loss of pulse
1. Ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion
2. Impaired gas exchange
