Exam 4 - DVT

Question 1

thrombus

Answer 1

• blood clot that remains attached to a vessel wall
• more common in veins due to flow and pressure

Question 2

thromboembolus

Answer 2

• happens once is detaches
• venous thromboembolism (VTE)

Question 3

DVT

Answer 3

• deep vein thrombosis
• occurring in the lower extremities

Question 4

triad of Virchow

Answer 4

• venous stasis
• venous endothelial damage
• hypercoagulable states
• the three factors that promote the formation of the venous thrombosis

Question 5

highest risk for DVT

Answer 5

• ortho surgeries
• spinal cord injuries
• ob/gynecologic conditions

Question 6

complications of VTE/PE

Answer 6

• pulmonary embolism (PE)
• chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
• post-thrombotic syndrome
• phlegmesia cerula dolens

Question 7

treatment for VTE/DVT

Answer 7

• anti-coagulation therapy
• prevention of risk factors
• IVC filters (vena cava interruption devices)
• embolectomy
• prevention: SCDs, TED hose, mobilization

Question 8

DVT/VTE patho

Answer 8

• thrombus usually occurs near a venous valve
• inflammation around the thrombus promotes inappropriate platelet aggregation and the thrombus grows
• pressure can build and cause edema of the extremity