📘 DVT Answer Key with Explanations

1. True – DVT stands for Deep Vein Thrombosis.
   
   

2. False – DVT usually affects one leg, not both.
   
   

3. True – A clot can move to the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism, which is very serious.
   
   

4. True – Long periods of sitting (like travel or bedrest) can lead to DVT.
   
   

5. True – Compression stockings help improve blood flow in the legs.
   
   

6. True – Smoking damages blood vessels and increases clot risk.
   
   

7. True – Staying hydrated can lower the chance of blood clots.
   
   

8. False – Movement is important to help prevent and manage DVT.
   
   

9. False – Most DVT cases are treated at home, not with surgery.
   
   

10. True – Blood thinners stop the clot from growing or breaking off.
    
    

11. False – Missing a dose should be reported to your nurse or doctor.
    
    

12. True – These are signs the clot may have moved to the lungs, which is an emergency.
    
    

13. True – Some medications (like NSAIDs) can interact with blood thinners.
    
    

14. True – Healthy habits help prevent DVT.
    
    

15. True – DVT can have no symptoms, so prevention is key.
    
    

16. True – Alcohol can affect how blood thinners work.
    
    

17. True – Warfarin is a common blood thinner.
    
    

18. True – Coughing up blood is a serious sign that needs emergency help.
    
    

19. False – Feeling dizzy may need medical advice, but 911 is for severe symptoms like chest pain or trouble breathing.
    
    

20. True – Herbal supplements can affect blood clotting — always ask your doctor first.