Pulmonary Embolism Quiz

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Which of the following is a risk factor for developing pulmonary embolism?

  • Smoking
  • Regular exercise
  • High altitude living
  • Varicose veins (correct)

What is the main cause of death in cases of massive pulmonary embolism?

  • Kidney failure
  • Stroke
  • Heart attack
  • Respiratory failure (correct)

Where do most thrombi that cause pulmonary embolism originate?

  • Right side of the heart
  • Arteries of the legs
  • Pulmonary arteries
  • Deep veins of the legs (correct)

Which of the following conditions is associated with hypercoagulability and can increase the risk of pulmonary embolism?

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

What is the term used to describe the obstruction of the pulmonary artery or its branches by a thrombus?

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

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