Pulmonary Embolism and Deep-Vein Thrombosis Practice Questions
20 free Pulmonary Embolism and Deep-Vein Thrombosis practice questions for the NCLEX Exam, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. Which condition is most likely in a patient presenting with sudden onset dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, tachycardia, and hypoxia?
- Q2. Which of the following is a major risk factor for developing a DVT?
- Q3. What lab test is most useful for excluding DVT/PE when clinical probability is low?
- Q4. Which clinical prediction tool helps stratify the probability of PE?
- Q5. In a patient with confirmed PE, the mainstay of treatment is:
- Q6. A patient with DVT complains of unilateral leg swelling, warmth, and pain. Which nursing assessment is most appropriate?
- Q7. Which of the following statements is true regarding PE prevention in at-risk hospitalized patients?
- Q8. Which hemodynamic change is expected in a massive pulmonary embolism?
- Q9. A patient on therapeutic anticoagulation develops hematuria and drop in hemoglobin. What is the priority nursing action?
- Q10. Which sign in a patient with DVT suggests increased risk for pulmonary embolism?
- Q11. A post-operative patient shows sudden hypotension, tachycardia, and hypoxia. You suspect PE. Which diagnostic test would be most appropriate next?
- Q12. A patient with DVT is prescribed warfarin and asks when they should expect therapeutic effect. The nurse explains:
- Q13. Which clinical finding is more specific for PE rather than DVT alone?
- Q14. Which of the following is a contraindication to thrombolytic therapy in PE?
- Q15. When educating a patient on long-term anticoagulation after DVT, the nurse should include which instruction?
- Q16. A patient on low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) for DVT asks why compression stockings are recommended. The nurse responds:
- Q17. Which electrocardiogram (EKG) change may be seen in acute PE?
- Q18. In the nursing care plan for a patient with PE, one appropriate goal is:
- Q19. A patient with PE complains of anxiety and chest tightness. The nurse recognizes that anxiety may exacerbate hypoxia because:
- Q20. A patient with a recent DVT is undergoing surgery and anticoagulation needs to be paused. What intervention may be used to reduce PE risk during this period?