BSN 445 Week 5 Cardiovascular Disorders
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Venous Thromboembolism and "The pain gets worse when I walk around
Hypertensive Emergency: the
Question 1 of 5 room."
Which statement would the nurse Pain from deep vein thrombosis worsens
expect a patient with a deep vein with
thromboembolism to make? ambulation and activity.
"The pain gets worse when I walk
around the room."
"My leg feels like it is constantly
burning."
"My calf hurts when I point my toes
upward."
"I'm so glad this swelling in my
legs
went down."
,Question 2 of 5 D-dimer
Which test would be used to The D-dimer test measures the presence
assess of cross-
for the presence of a deep vein linked fibrin derivatives in the serum. It is a
thrombosis (DVT)? Select all that sensitive
apply. One, some, or all responses marker of thrombosis but it lacks
may be correct. specificity.
Radiographs Ultrasonography
Ventilation-perfusion scan When DVT is suspected, noninvasive
D-dimer venous
Ultrasonography ultrasonography is typically performed to
Serum electrolytes evaluate
vein patency.
Question 3 of 5 "Heparin prevents formation of a new clot
Which rationale will the nurse at the
provide when a patient with a site."
venous In the acute phase, VTE can be treated
thromboembolism (VTE) asks why with
heparin has been prescribed? intravenous heparin or subcutaneous low-
"This medication works to dissolve molecular-weight heparin, which can
the clot in your leg." prevent new
"Heparin prevents formation of a thrombi from forming.
new clot at the site."
"The medication will prevent the
clot
from moving."
"Heparin forms a protective layer
around the thromboembolism."
,Question 4 of 5 Increased respiratory rate
Which finding would the nurse Breathlessness, chest pain, and increased
immediately report to the health respiratory rate are all signs of pulmonary
care embolism and would need to be reported
provider when caring for a patient immediately.
with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
in
the left leg?
Unilateral leg swelling
Redness of the left leg
Elevated D-dimer
Increased respiratory rate
Question 5 of 5 Fondaparinux
Which medication would be used Pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis with
to low-
prevent a venous molecular-weight heparin (subcutaneous
thromboembolism administration), fondaparinux, or
(VT) in a critically ill patient? rivaroxaban is
Aspirin recommended.
Fondaparinux
Vitamin K
High-dose heparin
, Question 1 of 4 Acute myocardial infarction
The nurse would monitor for which An acute myocardial infarction can occur if
potential complication when caring the
for a patient with hypertensive myocardium experiences necrosis from an
emergency? Select all that apply. oxygen
One, some, or all responses may supply and demand mismatch.
be Stroke
correct. Stroke can occur if the brain experiences
Acute myocardial infarction ischemia
Stroke due to the hypertensive crisis.
Infection Renal failure
Pulmonary embolism Renal failure can occur if the hypertension
Renal failure causes
end-organ damage to the kidneys.
Question 2 of 4
Match the hypertensive
emergency
trigger with the corresponding
cause.
Aortic dissection
=Chest pain
Scleroderma
=Kidney failure
Malignant hypertension
=Papilledema
Eclampsia
=Seizures
Exam Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Venous Thromboembolism and "The pain gets worse when I walk around
Hypertensive Emergency: the
Question 1 of 5 room."
Which statement would the nurse Pain from deep vein thrombosis worsens
expect a patient with a deep vein with
thromboembolism to make? ambulation and activity.
"The pain gets worse when I walk
around the room."
"My leg feels like it is constantly
burning."
"My calf hurts when I point my toes
upward."
"I'm so glad this swelling in my
legs
went down."
,Question 2 of 5 D-dimer
Which test would be used to The D-dimer test measures the presence
assess of cross-
for the presence of a deep vein linked fibrin derivatives in the serum. It is a
thrombosis (DVT)? Select all that sensitive
apply. One, some, or all responses marker of thrombosis but it lacks
may be correct. specificity.
Radiographs Ultrasonography
Ventilation-perfusion scan When DVT is suspected, noninvasive
D-dimer venous
Ultrasonography ultrasonography is typically performed to
Serum electrolytes evaluate
vein patency.
Question 3 of 5 "Heparin prevents formation of a new clot
Which rationale will the nurse at the
provide when a patient with a site."
venous In the acute phase, VTE can be treated
thromboembolism (VTE) asks why with
heparin has been prescribed? intravenous heparin or subcutaneous low-
"This medication works to dissolve molecular-weight heparin, which can
the clot in your leg." prevent new
"Heparin prevents formation of a thrombi from forming.
new clot at the site."
"The medication will prevent the
clot
from moving."
"Heparin forms a protective layer
around the thromboembolism."
,Question 4 of 5 Increased respiratory rate
Which finding would the nurse Breathlessness, chest pain, and increased
immediately report to the health respiratory rate are all signs of pulmonary
care embolism and would need to be reported
provider when caring for a patient immediately.
with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
in
the left leg?
Unilateral leg swelling
Redness of the left leg
Elevated D-dimer
Increased respiratory rate
Question 5 of 5 Fondaparinux
Which medication would be used Pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis with
to low-
prevent a venous molecular-weight heparin (subcutaneous
thromboembolism administration), fondaparinux, or
(VT) in a critically ill patient? rivaroxaban is
Aspirin recommended.
Fondaparinux
Vitamin K
High-dose heparin
, Question 1 of 4 Acute myocardial infarction
The nurse would monitor for which An acute myocardial infarction can occur if
potential complication when caring the
for a patient with hypertensive myocardium experiences necrosis from an
emergency? Select all that apply. oxygen
One, some, or all responses may supply and demand mismatch.
be Stroke
correct. Stroke can occur if the brain experiences
Acute myocardial infarction ischemia
Stroke due to the hypertensive crisis.
Infection Renal failure
Pulmonary embolism Renal failure can occur if the hypertension
Renal failure causes
end-organ damage to the kidneys.
Question 2 of 4
Match the hypertensive
emergency
trigger with the corresponding
cause.
Aortic dissection
=Chest pain
Scleroderma
=Kidney failure
Malignant hypertension
=Papilledema
Eclampsia
=Seizures
