« previous next »

Author Question: What are some predisposing factors for deep vein thrombosis? a. Diabetes b. Female c. Obesity ... (Read 83 times)

laurencescou

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 593
on: Jul 18, 2018
What are some predisposing factors for deep vein thrombosis?
 
  a. Diabetes
  b. Female
  c. Obesity
  d. Asthma

Question 2

What may develop postoperatively if a patient cannot mobilize their secretions?
 
  a. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
  b. Tuberculosis
  c. COPD
  d. Extreme pain


covalentbond

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Obesity, age, immobility, and a history of thromboembolic or cardiovascular disease are predisposing factors.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
If a patient cannot mobilize secretions by deep breathing, coughing, or ambulation, they may develop ARDS.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

A recent study has found that following a diet rich in berries may slow down the aging process of the brain. This diet apparently helps to keep dopamine levels much higher than are seen in normal individuals who do not eat berries as a regular part of their diet as they enter their later years.

Did you know?

Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.

Did you know?

Atropine, along with scopolamine and hyoscyamine, is found in the Datura stramonium plant, which gives hallucinogenic effects and is also known as locoweed.

Did you know?

Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.

Did you know?

It is believed that humans initially contracted crabs from gorillas about 3 million years ago from either sleeping in gorilla nests or eating the apes.

The ovaries. In addition to producing ova, the ovaries secrete the female sex hormones, estrogen and The ovaries. In addition to producing ova, the ovaries secrete the female sex hormones, estrogen and
Shope’s Model of Young Driver Crash Risks The model shows that many factors contribute to crash ris Shope’s Model of Young Driver Crash Risks The model shows that many factors contribute to crash ris
An example of light palpation of the abdomen. (B) the physician uses two hands for deep bimanual ... An example of light palpation of the abdomen. (B) the physician uses two hands for deep bimanual ...
Major three factors of blood pressure. Major three factors of blood pressure.
The traditional human karyotypes derived from a normal female and a normal male The traditional human karyotypes derived from a normal female and a normal male
Concepts related to the pathogenesis of myocardial infarction in an individual with diabetes. Concepts related to the pathogenesis of myocardial infarction in an individual with diabetes.
Video: Factors that increase metabolic rate and heat production

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library