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Pulmonary Embolism Epidemiology and Risk Factors

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What is the third most common cause of death in hospitalized patients?

Obesity

Chronic heart disease

Fracture

Pulmonary Embolism (correct)

Which nursing diagnosis might be applicable to a patient with Acute Respiratory Failure?

Risk for bleeding

Decreased cardiac output

Ineffective breathing pattern

Impaired gas exchange (correct)

Which condition increases the risk of developing a Pulmonary Embolism?

Hypertension

Hyperthyroidism

Sinusitis

History of previous Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) (correct)

What is a common risk factor associated with Acute Respiratory Failure?

Asthma Signup and view all the answers

What is the pathophysiological process involved in Pulmonary Embolism?

Blood clot lodging in the pulmonary artery causing a V/Q mismatch Signup and view all the answers

What is a clinical manifestation of hypoxemia in Acute Respiratory Failure?

Headache, confusion, decreased level of consciousness Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is commonly seen in patients with Pulmonary Embolism?

Pleuritic chest pain Signup and view all the answers

Which medical management option is commonly used in treating Acute Respiratory Failure?

Supplemental oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary medical management approach for treating Pulmonary Embolism?

Anticoagulants Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of Acute Respiratory Failure?

Cardiac failure Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential surgical management option for Pulmonary Embolism?

Embolectomy (Catheter or surgical) Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing intervention is important for patients with Acute Respiratory Failure?

Monitoring clinical manifestations due to hypoxemia and hypercapnia Signup and view all the answers