Aneurysm Classification Quiz

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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?

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?

Fusiform aneurysm

Saccular aneurysm (correct)

False aneurysm

True aneurysm

What is another name for a false aneurysm?

Pseudoaneurysm Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can result in jugular venous distention and edema of the face and arms?

Thoracic aortic aneurysm Signup and view all the answers

What are the common symptoms of ascending aorta and aortic arch aneurysms?

Angina and transient ischemic attacks Signup and view all the answers

How are AAAs often discovered?

During evaluations for an unrelated problem Signup and view all the answers

Where is a pulsatile mass in the periumbilical area slightly to the left of the midline often present?

Abdominal area Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms may be caused by compression of nearby anatomic structures and nerves in obese persons with AAA?

Back pain and altered bowel elimination Signup and view all the answers

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?

Blue toe syndrome Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions can AAA symptoms mimic?

Back pain Signup and view all the answers

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?

Intermittent claudication Signup and view all the answers

What are the possible symptoms of AAA in obese persons?

Back pain, epigastric discomfort, and altered bowel elimination Signup and view all the answers

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?

Obstruction Signup and view all the answers

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?

Peripheral artery disease Signup and view all the answers

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?

Deep vein thrombosis Signup and view all the answers

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?

Plantar fasciitis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most serious complication of an aneurysm rupture?

Massive hemorrhage Signup and view all the answers

What is the common symptom experienced by a patient when an aneurysm rupture occurs into the retroperitoneal space?

Severe back pain Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique is useful for aneurysm screening and monitoring aneurysm size?

Ultrasound Signup and view all the answers

What can a CT scan or MRI diagnose and assess in relation to aneurysms?

Aneurysm location and severity Signup and view all the answers

What can angiography provide helpful information about in relation to aortic aneurysms?

Mapping the entire aortic system Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of a bruit in the right Carotid indicate in relation to aortic aneurysms?

Turbulent blood flow Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom can AAA symptoms mimic?

Angina Signup and view all the answers

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?

Thrombosis Signup and view all the answers

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?

Peripheral artery disease Signup and view all the answers

Where should a bruit be listened for in relation to the kidneys?

L1 to L2 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the best practice for conservative medical therapy of small, asymptomatic AAAs?

Regular monitoring of aneurysm size using ultrasound or CT every 6 to 12 months Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor modification for small, asymptomatic AAAs?

Decreasing blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which medications could potentially be beneficial for patients with small aneurysms?

Statin and ACE inhibitor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the main goal of interprofessional care for an aneurysm?

To prevent the rupture of the aneurysm Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended monitoring interval for small aneurysms measuring 4.0 to 5.4 cm?

Every 6 to 12 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the best practice for conservative medical therapy of small, asymptomatic AAAs?

Risk factor modification Signup and view all the answers

Which medications could be beneficial for patients with small aneurysms?

Statin and ACE inhibitor Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique is recommended for aneurysm screening and monitoring aneurysm size?

Ultrasound Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended monitoring interval for small aneurysms measuring less than 4.0 cm?

Every 3 years Signup and view all the answers

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Which type of aneurysm is circumferential and relatively uniform in shape?

What is the main difference between a true aneurysm and a false aneurysm?

Which type of aneurysm is pouchlike with a narrow neck connecting the bulge to 1 side of the arterial wall?

What is another name for a false aneurysm?

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?

How are AAAs often discovered?

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?

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?

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 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 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?

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?

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 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?

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 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?

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 medications could potentially be beneficial for patients with small aneurysms?

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 best practice for conservative medical therapy of small, asymptomatic AAAs?

Which medications could be beneficial for patients with small aneurysms?

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?

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