1. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for pulmonary embolism?
a. Venous stasis
b. Endothelial cell injury
c. Ischemic heart disease
d. Hypercoagulability
2. Which of the following would alert the healthcare provider of a possible pulmonary embolism?
a. Polycythemia
b. Fatigue
c. Bradycardia
d. Pleuritic chest pain
3. Where is a pulmonary embolism most likely to occur?
a. Pulmonary artery
b. Pulmonary vein
c. Lungs
d. Aorta
4. Which of the following is NOT a possible systemic effect of pulmonary embolism?
a. Vasoconstriction
b. Skeletal muscle dysfunction
c. Release of catecholamines
d. Shock
5. Which of the following is a cause of pulmonary embolism?
a. Lipids
b. Lysed red blood cells
c. Amniotic fluid
d. Both A & C