Nursing Career Ready? Prove It With This Quiz!

Nursing Career Ready? Prove It With This Quiz!

What is meant by the term "embolism"?

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Correct Incorrect An embolus, which is a blood clot traveling through the bloodstream, can block blood flow and cause serious conditions like a stroke or pulmonary embolism, potentially resulting in tissue damage.

What is meant by the term "embolism"?

  • A cancer of red bone marrow
  • A circulating blood clot
  • A dilated blood vessel
  • The accumulation of plaque in arteries
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