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ATI NURSING- Test Mark Klimek Blue Book (Q & A) 100% Quiz:> Pulmonary embolus is an obstruction of the pulmonary ______ bed by a dislodged _____ or foreign substance {{{Answer}}} (Capillary, thrombus) Quiz:> Where do the emboli that cause pulmonary embolus usually come from? {{{Answ...

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Quiz:> Pulmonary embolus is an obstruction of the pulmonary ______ bed by a
dislodged _____ or foreign substance
{{{Answer}}} (Capillary, thrombus)

Quiz:> Where do the emboli that cause pulmonary embolus usually come from?
{{{Answer}}} (the leg)

Quiz:> Besides a thrombus what else can cause an embolus in the lung?
{{{Answer}}} (Air, fat, tumor cells)

Quiz:> What treatment modality can lead to pulmonary embolus?
{{{Answer}}} (Bed rest)

Quiz:> What class of drugs can lead to pulmonary embolus?
{{{Answer}}} (Oral contraceptives)

Quiz:> What heart problem can lead to pulmonary embolus?
{{{Answer}}} (Atrial fibrillation ( RIGHT A-fib causes pulmonary embolus; LEFT A-fib
causes cerebral embolus))

Quiz:> What genetic disorder can lead to pulmonary embolus?
{{{Answer}}} (Sickle cell anemia)

Quiz:> What is the first sign of pulmonary embolus?
{{{Answer}}} (Dyspnea)

Quiz:> The dyspnea of pulmonary embolus is accompanied by _____ ______.
{{{Answer}}} (pleuritic pain)

Quiz:> Does the HR increase or decrease in pulmonary embolism?
{{{Answer}}} (Increase)

Quiz:> With severe pulmonary embolus the client will look as though they are in
_______.
{{{Answer}}} (shock)

Quiz:> What are the two major treatments of pulmonary embolism?
{{{Answer}}} (02, anticoagulants)

, Quiz:> Name the anti-coagulant given for immediate anticoagulation by IV or SQ route.
{{{Answer}}} (Heparin)

Quiz:> A drug for long term anticoagulation in any disorder would be?
{{{Answer}}} (Coumadin)

Quiz:> What two lab tests monitor Coumadin therapy?
{{{Answer}}} (Prothrombin time and the INR)

Quiz:> When Coumadin is therapeutic, the INR should be between ____ - _____.
{{{Answer}}} (2.0-3.0)

Quiz:> What is lovenox?
{{{Answer}}} (Low dose heparin used for anticoagulation in POST OP
THROMBOPHLEBITIS PREVENTION; NOTTTT used for PULMONARY EMBOLUS)

Quiz:> Heparin therapy is monitored by daily measurement of the ______.
{{{Answer}}} (PTT)

Quiz:> Effective heparin therapy raises the PTT to approximately _____ times normal.
{{{Answer}}} (2 1/2)

Quiz:> Clients on Heparin should use an electric razor a safety razor?
{{{Answer}}} (electric)

Quiz:> What is the best way to prevent pulmonary embolus in post op patients?
{{{Answer}}} (early ambulation)

Quiz:> Is it appropriate to massage the legs of the client to prevent pulmonary embolus?
{{{Answer}}} (No, never)

Quiz:> Heparin is used in the acute phase of pulmonary embolus. What drug is used for
6 months after PE?
{{{Answer}}} (Coumadin)

Quiz:> Coumadin therapy is monitored by what daily test?
{{{Answer}}} (PT (prothrombin time))

Quiz:> What is the #1 difference between sealed and unsealed radiation?
{{{Answer}}} (Both are internal forms of radiotherapy however, in sealed, a solid object
is placed in a body cavity; in unsealed a radioactive substance is injected in liquid form
into a vein)

Quiz:> what are the three principles the nurse uses to protect self when caring for a
client with a sealed radioactive implant
{{{Answer}}} (Time, distance, shielding)

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