S1, or “lub,” the beginning of systole, results from closure of the aortic and pulmonic valves, and S2, or “dub,” the end of systole and beginning of diastole, results from closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves. 

Venous insufficiency may result in dilated and tortuous veins.

The _______ is assessed in the patient with a possible DVT.

African American men are 40% more likely to have high blood pressure than Caucasians. 

The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs, whereas the pulmonary vein delivers oxygenated blood to the left atrium. 

_______ are abnormal heart rhythms with early (premature), delayed, or irregular beats.

 Arteriosclerosis is seen more in older adult.

Pt has no previously documented DVT, no active cancer, no paralysis, and had bowel resection surgery 2 days ago. She has swelling in only her right calf that is 4 cm larger than the left calf. 2+ pitting edema in RLE. Pt states localized tenderness in the right calf. No collateral superficial veins noted.  What Wells Score System Score would you give this patient? _______ Would this score be indicative of a possible DVT and to what degree? _______

What are three signs of a DVT?

The heart and great vessels are located in the  _______ between the lungs and above the diaphragm from the center to the left of the thorax.