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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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