Varicose/Throm-/phle-bophlebitis

Question 1

Blood clot that develops in an inflamed vein (ex. IV site)

Accepted Answer

Thrombophlebitis

Question 2

Blood clot that forms spontaneously in a vein without prior inflammation: attached loosely

Accepted Answer

Phlebothrombosis

Question 3

Irregular, dilated, tortuous areas of superficial vein

Accepted Answer

Varicose veins

Question 4

May develop from weakness in venous walls or valves. Appear as irregular, purplish, bulging structures

Accepted Answer

Varicose veins

Question 5

Name 3 factors for thrombus development

Accepted Answer

1 stasis of blood 2 endothelial injury 3 increased blood coagulability

Question 6

Conditions that can cause slowing or stopping of blood flow

Accepted Answer

1 immobility 2 constriction by clothes or devices

Question 7

Conditions that can increase blood coagulability

Accepted Answer

1 dehydration 2 cancer 3 pregnancy 4 increased platelet adhesions

Question 8

Complication that can be due to thrombus formation

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary embolism

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