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Which type of aneurysm is circumferential and relatively uniform in shape?
Which type of aneurysm is circumferential and relatively uniform in shape?
- Saccular aneurysm
- Fusiform aneurysm (correct)
- True aneurysm
- False aneurysm
What is the main difference between a true aneurysm and a false aneurysm?
What is the main difference between a true aneurysm and a false aneurysm?
- The presence of arterial wall layers (correct)
- The cause of the aneurysm
- The severity of symptoms
- The location in the body
Which type of aneurysm is pouchlike with a narrow neck connecting the bulge to 1 side of the arterial wall?
Which type of aneurysm is pouchlike with a narrow neck connecting the bulge to 1 side of the arterial wall?
- Fusiform aneurysm
- Saccular aneurysm (correct)
- False aneurysm
- True aneurysm
What is another name for a false aneurysm?
What is another name for a false aneurysm?
Which condition can result in jugular venous distention and edema of the face and arms?
Which condition can result in jugular venous distention and edema of the face and arms?
What are the common symptoms of ascending aorta and aortic arch aneurysms?
What are the common symptoms of ascending aorta and aortic arch aneurysms?
How are AAAs often discovered?
How are AAAs often discovered?
Where is a pulsatile mass in the periumbilical area slightly to the left of the midline often present?
Where is a pulsatile mass in the periumbilical area slightly to the left of the midline often present?
Which of the following symptoms may be caused by compression of nearby anatomic structures and nerves in obese persons with AAA?
Which of the following symptoms may be caused by compression of nearby anatomic structures and nerves in obese persons with AAA?
What is the term used to describe the patchy mottling of the feet and toes in the presence of palpable pedal pulses caused by spontaneous embolization of plaque from an AAA?
What is the term used to describe the patchy mottling of the feet and toes in the presence of palpable pedal pulses caused by spontaneous embolization of plaque from an AAA?
Which of the following conditions can AAA symptoms mimic?
Which of the following conditions can AAA symptoms mimic?
What is the term used to describe the pain in the legs that occurs during physical activity and is relieved by rest, which can be caused by compression of nearby anatomic structures and nerves in obese persons with AAA?
What is the term used to describe the pain in the legs that occurs during physical activity and is relieved by rest, which can be caused by compression of nearby anatomic structures and nerves in obese persons with AAA?
What are the possible symptoms of AAA in obese persons?
What are the possible symptoms of AAA in obese persons?
What is the term used to describe the altered bowel elimination that can be caused by compression of nearby anatomic structures and nerves in obese persons with AAA?
What is the term used to describe the altered bowel elimination that can be caused by compression of nearby anatomic structures and nerves in obese persons with AAA?
What is the term used to describe the condition characterized by the hardening and narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the legs and feet?
What is the term used to describe the condition characterized by the hardening and narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the legs and feet?
What is the term used to describe the condition characterized by the formation of blood clots in the deep veins of the body, usually in the legs?
What is the term used to describe the condition characterized by the formation of blood clots in the deep veins of the body, usually in the legs?
What is the term used to describe the inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes?
What is the term used to describe the inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes?
Which of the following is the most serious complication of an aneurysm rupture?
Which of the following is the most serious complication of an aneurysm rupture?
What is the common symptom experienced by a patient when an aneurysm rupture occurs into the retroperitoneal space?
What is the common symptom experienced by a patient when an aneurysm rupture occurs into the retroperitoneal space?
Which imaging technique is useful for aneurysm screening and monitoring aneurysm size?
Which imaging technique is useful for aneurysm screening and monitoring aneurysm size?
What can a CT scan or MRI diagnose and assess in relation to aneurysms?
What can a CT scan or MRI diagnose and assess in relation to aneurysms?
What can angiography provide helpful information about in relation to aortic aneurysms?
What can angiography provide helpful information about in relation to aortic aneurysms?
What does the presence of a bruit in the right Carotid indicate in relation to aortic aneurysms?
What does the presence of a bruit in the right Carotid indicate in relation to aortic aneurysms?
Which symptom can AAA symptoms mimic?
Which symptom can AAA symptoms mimic?
What is the term used to describe the condition characterized by the formation of blood clots in the deep veins of the body, usually in the legs?
What is the term used to describe the condition characterized by the formation of blood clots in the deep veins of the body, usually in the legs?
What is the term used to describe the condition characterized by the hardening and narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the legs and feet?
What is the term used to describe the condition characterized by the hardening and narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the legs and feet?
Where should a bruit be listened for in relation to the kidneys?
Where should a bruit be listened for in relation to the kidneys?
Which of the following is the best practice for conservative medical therapy of small, asymptomatic AAAs?
Which of the following is the best practice for conservative medical therapy of small, asymptomatic AAAs?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor modification for small, asymptomatic AAAs?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor modification for small, asymptomatic AAAs?
Which medications could potentially be beneficial for patients with small aneurysms?
Which medications could potentially be beneficial for patients with small aneurysms?
Which of the following is the main goal of interprofessional care for an aneurysm?
Which of the following is the main goal of interprofessional care for an aneurysm?
What is the recommended monitoring interval for small aneurysms measuring 4.0 to 5.4 cm?
What is the recommended monitoring interval for small aneurysms measuring 4.0 to 5.4 cm?
What is the best practice for conservative medical therapy of small, asymptomatic AAAs?
What is the best practice for conservative medical therapy of small, asymptomatic AAAs?
Which medications could be beneficial for patients with small aneurysms?
Which medications could be beneficial for patients with small aneurysms?
Which imaging technique is recommended for aneurysm screening and monitoring aneurysm size?
Which imaging technique is recommended for aneurysm screening and monitoring aneurysm size?
What is the recommended monitoring interval for small aneurysms measuring less than 4.0 cm?
What is the recommended monitoring interval for small aneurysms measuring less than 4.0 cm?
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