Pulmonary Embolism Crossword Challenge

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Across
  1. 1. deep vein thrombosis
  2. 4. swelling, often in the legs, associated with DVT
  3. 6. essential nursing action for vital signs in PE
  4. 7. imaging test to detect pulmonary embolism
  5. 10. device used to maintain intravenous access
  6. 12. low oxygen levels in the blood
  7. 14. pulse oximetry abbreviation indicating oxygen saturation
  8. 15. first name of case study patient
  9. 16. a stationary blood clot
  10. 17. inflammation of the pleura causing sharp chest pain
  11. 19. drug class used to treat PE
  12. 20. feeling of impending doom, common with PE
  13. 21. blood test used to rule out clot presence
Down
  1. 2. part of the V/Q mismatch in PE
  2. 3. difficulty or labored breathing
  3. 4. a clot or other substance that travels through blood vessels
  4. 5. fast heart rate, often seen in PE
  5. 8. abnormally rapid breathing
  6. 9. Instructors name
  7. 11. oral anticoagulant for long-term PE management
  8. 12. anticoagulant used to prevent clot growth
  9. 13. coughing up blood, a possible PE symptom
  10. 17. pulmonary embolism
  11. 18. provides critical care and monitoring for PE patients
  12. 19. encouraged post-op to prevent DVT/PE