01
Front
Which factors increase pulmonary embolism risk?
Back
Major orthopedic surgery, prolonged immobility, active cancer, and pregnancy increase PE risk.
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02
Front
What findings can suggest an acute pulmonary embolism?
Back
Sudden shortness of breath, pleuritic chest pain, tachycardia, and low oxygen saturation raise concern for acute PE.
03
Front
What is the priority response to suspected PE with confusion and hypotension?
Back
Activate the rapid response or emergency system, stay with the patient, and support airway, breathing, and circulation.
04
Front
Which imaging test commonly checks pulmonary arteries for a clot?
Back
Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is commonly used to image the pulmonary arteries for a clot.
05
Front
What is the main purpose of anticoagulants in most PE cases?
Back
Anticoagulants help prevent the existing clot from growing and reduce the chance of new clots forming.
06
Front
What important complication should be monitored during anticoagulant therapy?
Back
Anticoagulants increase bleeding risk, so patients receiving them need monitoring for signs of bleeding.
07
Front
What advanced treatments may be considered for PE with persistent shock?
Back
Persistent hypotension or shock may prompt evaluation for thrombolysis or a catheter-based or surgical intervention, depending on the patient and bleeding risk.
08
Front
What key problems require close monitoring in pulmonary embolism?
Back
Closely monitor for worsening oxygenation, hemodynamic instability, and bleeding.
09
Front
Do symptoms alone confirm a pulmonary embolism?
Back
These findings raise suspicion but do not confirm PE; urgent clinical evaluation is needed.
10
Front
What respiratory support and follow-up are appropriate during acute PE deterioration?
Back
Support oxygenation according to emergency protocol or orders, and continuously reassess the patient.
11
Front
What scan may be considered instead of CTPA?
Back
A ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan may be considered instead, depending on the patient and clinical circumstances.
12
Front
What is the role and limitation of a D-dimer in PE evaluation?
Back
A D-dimer may help guide whether further testing is needed, but it does not confirm PE by itself.
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