Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Embolism ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. Prolonged sitting during travel, especially on long flights, can increase the risk of pulmonary embolism due to immobility.
Incorrect. Long-term anticoagulant therapy is often prescribed to reduce the risk of pulmonary embolism, not increase it.
Correct. Prolonged immobility, such as sitting for long hours or bed rest, is a significant risk factor for pulmonary embolism.
Incorrect. Recent surgery, trauma, or hospitalization can increase the risk of developing pulmonary embolism due to factors such as immobility and altered blood clotting.
A) Incorrect. Prolonged sitting during travel, especially on long flights, can increase the risk of pulmonary embolism due to immobility.
B) Incorrect. Long-term anticoagulant therapy is often prescribed to reduce the risk of pulmonary embolism, not increase it.
C) Correct. Prolonged immobility, such as sitting for long hours or bed rest, is a significant risk factor for pulmonary embolism.
D) Incorrect. Recent surgery, trauma, or hospitalization can increase the risk of developing pulmonary embolism due to factors such as immobility and altered blood clotting.