Pulmonary Embolism

Pulmonary Embolism ( 35 Questions)

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Question 1 :

A nurse is providing education to a client who has been diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. The client asks, "What exactly is a pulmonary embolism?" How should the nurse respond?

A "A pulmonary embolism is a blockage in one of the arteries that supply blood to the heart."

Incorrect. This description is more related to coronary artery blockages, not pulmonary embolism.

B "It's a condition where the lungs become inflamed and lose their ability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide."

Incorrect. This describes a different lung condition called pneumonia, not pulmonary embolism.

C "A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot travels to the lungs and blocks a pulmonary artery."

Correct. A pulmonary embolism is a blockage in the pulmonary arteries, typically caused by a blood clot traveling from elsewhere in the body.

D "It's a disorder where the airways in the lungs become narrowed, making it difficult to breathe."

Incorrect. This describes a characteristic of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), not pulmonary embolism.

Pulmonary Embolism

Pulmonary Embolism ( 35 Questions)

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