U2: PVD Flashcards
1
Q
Redness, pain and swelling are all signs of:
A
DVT - Deep vein thrombosis
2
Q
Patients with DVT are at a high risk for:
A
PE - Pulmonary Embolism
3
Q
Pts with DVT should be monitored for:
A
anxiety and shortness of breath - signs of PE.
4
Q
If a PE is suspected:
A
Supplement oxygen, sit pt up to reduce SOB and call the Rapid team.
5
Q
DVT are usually treated with:
A
Heparin drip followed by Coumadin
6
Q
Patients on coumadin will have ___ monitored. This value should be betwen ___ and ___.
A
INR. 2-3 is therapeutic window.
7
Q
PAD or Venous Insufficiency?
Superficial wounds
A
Venous Insufficiency
8
Q
PAD or Venous Insufficiency?
A
9
Q
PAD or Venous Insufficiency?
A
10
Q
PAD or Venous Insufficiency?
A
11
Q
PAD or Venous Insufficiency?
A
12
Q
PAD or Venous Insufficiency?
A
