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?

<p>Asthma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pathophysiological process involved in Pulmonary Embolism?

<p>Blood clot lodging in the pulmonary artery causing a V/Q mismatch (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Headache, confusion, decreased level of consciousness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is commonly seen in patients with Pulmonary Embolism?

<p>Pleuritic chest pain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Supplemental oxygen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Anticoagulants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of Acute Respiratory Failure?

<p>Cardiac failure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential surgical management option for Pulmonary Embolism?

<p>Embolectomy (Catheter or surgical) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Monitoring clinical manifestations due to hypoxemia and hypercapnia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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