Pulmonary Vascular Disease: Pulmonary Embolism And Pulmonary Hypertension
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Question 1
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The death of lung tissue that may result from an obstruction of the pulmonary artery is called a:
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pulmonary embolism.
pleural effusion.
pulmonary infarction.
pulmonary empyema.
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Question 2
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All of the following are associated with the formation of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) EXCEPT:
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blood vessel injury.
age greater than 40 years.
hypercoagulability.
venous stasis.
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Question 3
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The best test for diagnosing a suspected pulmonary embolism is a(n):
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spiral computerized tomography scan.
pulmonary function test.
electrocardiogram.
chest radiograph.
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Question 4
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A pulmonary angiogram is usually ordered:
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as the first test to identify a pulmonary embolism.
when other tests for a pulmonary embolism are inconclusive.
in conjunction with a magnetic resonance image to identify a pulmonary embolism.
in conjunction with an extremity venogram to identify a pulmonary embolism.
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Question 5
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A patient's D-dimer blood test results show a value of 250 ng/mL. How should these results be interpreted?
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The patient does not have a pulmonary embolism.
The patient's anticoagulant level is acceptable.
The patient has a pulmonary embolism.
The patient has a deep vein thrombosis.
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Question 6
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The duplex venous ultrasonography test is used to:
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diagnose a blood clot below the knee.
identify a saddle embolism.
diagnose a blood clot behind the knee or thigh.
identify a pulmonary infarction.
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Question 7
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All of the following are preventive measures taken with patients at high risk for thromboembolic disease EXCEPT:
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Drink lots of water.
Dangle your legs over the edge of the bed before getting up.
Walk frequently.
Wear compression stockings.
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Question 8
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The respiratory therapist is listening to the heart sounds of a patient with a suspected pulmonary embolus. The therapist could expect to hear all of the following EXCEPT:
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increased second heart Sound (S2).
increased splitting of the second heart sound (S2).
third heart sound (S3).
fourth heart sound (S4).
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Question 9
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In order to prevent pulmonary emboli, a filter may be placed into which of the following vessels to prevent clots from being carried into the pulmonary circulation?
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Subclavian vein
Pulmonary artery
Thoracic duct
Inferior vena cava
Femoral artery
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Question 10
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All of the following medications may be used to prevent pulmonary emboli EXCEPT:
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enoxaparin.
dalteparin.
tinzaparin.
reteplase.
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Question 11
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A patient is on warfarin therapy for the prevention of deep venous thrombosis (DVT). The respiratory therapist should advise the patient to avoid eating all of the following EXCEPT:
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broccoli.
spinach.
liver.
grapefruit.
orange juice.
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Question 12
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A pulmonary embolus produces which of the following ?/? abnormalities?
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True shunting
Shunt effect
Dead space effect
True dead space
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