📘 DVT Answer Key with Explanations
True – DVT stands for Deep Vein Thrombosis.
False – DVT usually affects one leg, not both.
True – A clot can move to the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism, which is very serious.
True – Long periods of sitting (like travel or bedrest) can lead to DVT.
True – Compression stockings help improve blood flow in the legs.
True – Smoking damages blood vessels and increases clot risk.
True – Staying hydrated can lower the chance of blood clots.
False – Movement is important to help prevent and manage DVT.
False – Most DVT cases are treated at home, not with surgery.
True – Blood thinners stop the clot from growing or breaking off.
False – Missing a dose should be reported to your nurse or doctor.
True – These are signs the clot may have moved to the lungs, which is an emergency.
True – Some medications (like NSAIDs) can interact with blood thinners.
True – Healthy habits help prevent DVT.
True – DVT can have no symptoms, so prevention is key.
True – Alcohol can affect how blood thinners work.
True – Warfarin is a common blood thinner.
True – Coughing up blood is a serious sign that needs emergency help.
False – Feeling dizzy may need medical advice, but 911 is for severe symptoms like chest pain or trouble breathing.
True – Herbal supplements can affect blood clotting — always ask your doctor first.