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Venous Thromboembolism and "The pain gets worse when I walk around the
Hypertensive Emergency: room."
Question 1 of 5 Pain from deep vein thrombosis worsens with
Which statement would the nurse ambulation and activity.
expect a patient with a deep vein
thromboembolism to make?
"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 assess The D-dimer test measures the presence of cross-
for the presence of a deep vein linked fibrin derivatives in the serum. It is a sensitive
thrombosis (DVT)? Select all that marker of thrombosis but it lacks specificity.
apply. One, some, or all responses Ultrasonography
may be correct. When DVT is suspected, noninvasive venous
Radiographs ultrasonography is typically performed to evaluate
Ventilation-perfusion scan vein patency.
D-dimer
Ultrasonography
Serum electrolytes
Question 3 of 5 "Heparin prevents formation of a new clot at the
Which rationale will the nurse site."
provide when a patient with a venous In the acute phase, VTE can be treated with
thromboembolism (VTE) asks why intravenous heparin or subcutaneous low-
heparin has been prescribed? molecular-weight heparin, which can prevent new
"This medication works to dissolve thrombi from forming.
the clot in your leg."
"Heparin prevents formation of a
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 care respiratory rate are all signs of pulmonary
provider when caring for a patient embolism and would need to be reported
with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in immediately.
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 to Pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis with low-
prevent a venous thromboembolism molecular-weight heparin (subcutaneous
(VT) in a critically ill patient? administration), fondaparinux, or 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 the
potential complication when caring myocardium experiences necrosis from an oxygen
for a patient with hypertensive supply and demand mismatch.
emergency? Select all that apply. Stroke
One, some, or all responses may be Stroke can occur if the brain experiences ischemia
correct. due to the hypertensive crisis.
Acute myocardial infarction Renal failure
Stroke Renal failure can occur if the hypertension causes
Infection end-organ damage to the kidneys.
Pulmonary embolism
Renal failure
, 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
Question 3 of 4 190/130 mm Hg
Which blood pressure value would A patient with a hypertensive emergency would
meet the criteria for hypertensive have a blood pressure greater than 180/120 mm Hg.
emergency? Select all that apply. The systolic and diastolic values of 190/130 mm Hg
One, some, or all responses may be are greater than the threshold.
correct. 225/125 mm Hg
150/95 mm Hg A blood pressure of 225/125 mm Hg is higher than
200/110 mm Hg 180/120 mm Hg and therefore meets the criteria for
190/130 mm Hg a hypertensive emergency.
225/125 mm Hg 182/121 mm Hg
182/121 mm Hg A patient with a hypertensive emergency would
have a blood pressure greater than 180/120 mm Hg.
A blood pressure of 182/121 mm Hg is greater than
the threshold.
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Terms in this set (126)
Venous Thromboembolism and "The pain gets worse when I walk around the
Hypertensive Emergency: room."
Question 1 of 5 Pain from deep vein thrombosis worsens with
Which statement would the nurse ambulation and activity.
expect a patient with a deep vein
thromboembolism to make?
"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 assess The D-dimer test measures the presence of cross-
for the presence of a deep vein linked fibrin derivatives in the serum. It is a sensitive
thrombosis (DVT)? Select all that marker of thrombosis but it lacks specificity.
apply. One, some, or all responses Ultrasonography
may be correct. When DVT is suspected, noninvasive venous
Radiographs ultrasonography is typically performed to evaluate
Ventilation-perfusion scan vein patency.
D-dimer
Ultrasonography
Serum electrolytes
Question 3 of 5 "Heparin prevents formation of a new clot at the
Which rationale will the nurse site."
provide when a patient with a venous In the acute phase, VTE can be treated with
thromboembolism (VTE) asks why intravenous heparin or subcutaneous low-
heparin has been prescribed? molecular-weight heparin, which can prevent new
"This medication works to dissolve thrombi from forming.
the clot in your leg."
"Heparin prevents formation of a
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 care respiratory rate are all signs of pulmonary
provider when caring for a patient embolism and would need to be reported
with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in immediately.
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 to Pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis with low-
prevent a venous thromboembolism molecular-weight heparin (subcutaneous
(VT) in a critically ill patient? administration), fondaparinux, or 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 the
potential complication when caring myocardium experiences necrosis from an oxygen
for a patient with hypertensive supply and demand mismatch.
emergency? Select all that apply. Stroke
One, some, or all responses may be Stroke can occur if the brain experiences ischemia
correct. due to the hypertensive crisis.
Acute myocardial infarction Renal failure
Stroke Renal failure can occur if the hypertension causes
Infection end-organ damage to the kidneys.
Pulmonary embolism
Renal failure
, 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
Question 3 of 4 190/130 mm Hg
Which blood pressure value would A patient with a hypertensive emergency would
meet the criteria for hypertensive have a blood pressure greater than 180/120 mm Hg.
emergency? Select all that apply. The systolic and diastolic values of 190/130 mm Hg
One, some, or all responses may be are greater than the threshold.
correct. 225/125 mm Hg
150/95 mm Hg A blood pressure of 225/125 mm Hg is higher than
200/110 mm Hg 180/120 mm Hg and therefore meets the criteria for
190/130 mm Hg a hypertensive emergency.
225/125 mm Hg 182/121 mm Hg
182/121 mm Hg A patient with a hypertensive emergency would
have a blood pressure greater than 180/120 mm Hg.
A blood pressure of 182/121 mm Hg is greater than
the threshold.
