The Master Surgeon | Free Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

QUESTION NO

166

A 76 years old man presents with sharp chest pain, haemoptysis and breathlessness. He recently underwent a hip replacement about 2 weeks ago and has been resting since then. Observations: 37.8, HR 110bpm, BP145/87, sats 92% on air, RR25/min. You note a swollen and tender right calf on examination. What is the most appropriate next investigation to determine the cause?

Please select one of the following:

D dimer
CT pulmonary angiogram
Electrocardiogram
Ventilation-perfusion scan
Echocardiogram

Question By Dr Ley Taing Chan MBBS, BA.