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What are two of the physical examination findings associated with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

A.

Xanthelasma and Jaundice

B.

Itching and dark-colored

C.

Flank Pain and Arcus Senilis

D.

Edema and tenderness over a vein

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Xanthelasma and Jaundice:

Xanthelasma (cholesterol deposits near the eyes) and jaundice (yellow skin from liver dysfunction) are not signs of DVT.

B. Itching and dark-colored:

Itching and discoloration can occur with chronic venous insufficiency, but acute DVT typically presents with pain, swelling, and tenderness.

C. Flank Pain and Arcus Senilis:

Flank pain suggests kidney issues, and arcus senilis (white ring around the cornea) is an age-related eye finding, not DVT.

D. Edema and tenderness over a vein:

Swelling (edema) and tenderness over the affected vein are classic signs of a DVT.


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. A callus that forms on an ossicle:

No callus forms on the ossicles with cerumen impaction. Ossicle problems (like otosclerosis) involve bone remodeling, not wax.

B. Inflammation of the innermost part of the ear:

This describes labyrinthitis or inner ear infections, not cerumen impaction.

C. Blockage of the ear canal due to built-up ear wax:

Cerumen impaction is the accumulation of earwax blocking the external ear canal, leading to symptoms like hearing loss or fullness.

D. Accumulation of skin cells behind the tympanic membrane or within the mastoid bone:

This describes a cholesteatoma, not cerumen impaction.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Atherosclerosis:

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fatty plaques in arterial walls, narrowing the arteries and restricting blood flow.

B. Atrial fibrillation:

AFib is an electrical conduction problem in the atria, not a vascular blockage.

C. Thrombophlebitis:

Thrombophlebitis is vein inflammation with clot formation, not plaque formation in arteries.

D. Hypertension:

Hypertension is high blood pressure, which can result from atherosclerosis but is not the direct cause of arterial plaque.

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