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Which condition may result from damage to the venous valves due to a blood clot in DVT?
Which condition may result from damage to the venous valves due to a blood clot in DVT?
- Arteriosclerosis
- Pulmonary embolism (correct)
- Hypertension
- Aneurysm
What is the significance of a positive Homan's sign in the clinical features of DVT?
What is the significance of a positive Homan's sign in the clinical features of DVT?
- Indicates absence of DVT
- Implies superficial vein thrombosis
- Suggests presence of arterial thrombosis
- Confirms the presence of DVT (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for DVT?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for DVT?
- Entire lower extremity swelling
- Recent leg exercise (correct)
- Bed rest for more than 3 days
- Localized tenderness along the distribution of the deep venous system
What is the possible outcome if a blood clot breaks off and travels to the lungs in DVT?
What is the possible outcome if a blood clot breaks off and travels to the lungs in DVT?
What does the clinical prediction rule for DVT indicate when it mentions 'Calf swelling > 3 cm'?
What does the clinical prediction rule for DVT indicate when it mentions 'Calf swelling > 3 cm'?
What may result from damage to the venous valves due to a blood clot in DVT, without breaking off and traveling to the lungs?
What may result from damage to the venous valves due to a blood clot in DVT, without breaking off and traveling to the lungs?
Which diagnostic procedure for DVT involves injecting a special dye into the veins and taking an x-ray?
Which diagnostic procedure for DVT involves injecting a special dye into the veins and taking an x-ray?
What is the primary purpose of compression stockings in DVT management?
What is the primary purpose of compression stockings in DVT management?
What is the main physiological effect of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) in DVT treatment?
What is the main physiological effect of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) in DVT treatment?
Which feature indicates a positive Homans' sign for DVT?
Which feature indicates a positive Homans' sign for DVT?
What is the primary function of an intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) device?
What is the primary function of an intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) device?
What is the significance of tenderness upon palpation of the calf in DVT diagnosis?
What is the significance of tenderness upon palpation of the calf in DVT diagnosis?
What is the primary action recommended to prevent DVT using compression stockings?
What is the primary action recommended to prevent DVT using compression stockings?
In DVT management, what does an image produced by Duplex Ultrasound indicate?
In DVT management, what does an image produced by Duplex Ultrasound indicate?
Which condition does intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) primarily target for treatment?
Which condition does intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) primarily target for treatment?
What is the primary risk associated with venography as a diagnostic procedure for DVT?
What is the primary risk associated with venography as a diagnostic procedure for DVT?
