57 Pulmonary Embolism Flashcards
1
Q
A ____ ____ occurs when a clot forms in another part of body- usually in the legs or pelvis - and travels to and lodges in an artery of the lung, stopping blood flow
A
Pulmonary embolism
Book page 123
2
Q
What is this signs and symptoms of
- Sudden, sharp chest pain that begins or worsens with a deep breath or a cough, often accompanied by shortness of breath
- Sudden, unexplained shortness of breath, even without pain
- Cough that may produce blood-streaked sputum (coughed up saliva or mucus)
- Rapid heartbeat
- Anxiety and excessive perspiration
A
Pulmonary Embolism
Book page 123
