This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following are the main components of Virchow's triad? 1. Hypercoagulable states 2. ... (Read 14 times)

genevieve1028

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 601
on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following are the main components of Virchow's triad? 1. Hypercoagulable states 2. Vessel wall abnormalities 3. Fibrinogen abnormalities 4. Venous stasis
 
  a. 1, 3, and 4 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 1, 2, and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

Which of the following findings on a chest radiograph are consistent with pulmonary embolism? 1. Diffuse hyperinflation 2. Elevation of the diaphragm 3. Enlargement of the heart shadow 4. Pleural effusion
 
  a. 2, 3, and 4 only
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3 only


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

kjohnson

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 330
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Conditions that favor thrombus formation include blood stasis, the presence of hypercoagulable states, and vessel wall abnormalities (factors known as Virchow's triad).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The chest radiograph is abnormal in more than 80 of cases. Some of the abnormalities include enlargement of the right descending pulmonary artery (66), elevation of the diaphragm (61), enlargement of the heart shadow (55), and a small pleural effusion (50).


genevieve1028

  • Member
  • Posts: 601
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

adammoses97

  • Member
  • Posts: 337
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Dogs have been used in studies to detect various cancers in human subjects. They have been trained to sniff breath samples from humans that were collected by having them breathe into special tubes. These people included 55 lung cancer patients, 31 breast cancer patients, and 83 cancer-free patients. The dogs detected 54 of the 55 lung cancer patients as having cancer, detected 28 of the 31 breast cancer patients, and gave only three false-positive results (detecting cancer in people who didn't have it).

Did you know?

All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.

Did you know?

Addicts to opiates often avoid treatment because they are afraid of withdrawal. Though unpleasant, with proper management, withdrawal is rarely fatal and passes relatively quickly.

Did you know?

Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.

Did you know?

Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.

William Kentridge, History of the Main Complaint. William Kentridge, History of the Main Complaint.
Components of the lymphatic system. Components of the lymphatic system.
Arrangement of components of the two photosystems on the thylakoid membrane Arrangement of components of the two photosystems on the thylakoid membrane
The level of emissions from transport in the United States is twice as high as the global average The level of emissions from transport in the United States is twice as high as the global average
World Inequality and Its Components, 1820–1992 World Inequality and Its Components, 1820–1992
Soil Components Soil Components
Video: Oxygen transport - methods and oxyhemoglobin

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library