Aneurysms
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Which of the following is the main goal of interprofessional care for aneurysms?

  • To provide conservative medical therapy
  • To monitor aneurysm size using ultrasound or CT
  • To prevent rupture of an aneurysm (correct)
  • To assess distal pulses
  • What is the recommended monitoring frequency for patients with AAAs smaller than 4.0 cm in diameter?

  • Every 1 to 2 years
  • Every 3 years (correct)
  • Every 6 months
  • Every 6 to 12 months
  • Which of the following is considered the best practice for conservative medical therapy of small, asymptomatic AAAs?

  • Risk factor modification only (correct)
  • Statin and ACE inhibitor therapy
  • Surgical intervention
  • Regular exercise
  • Which of the following is NOT a recommended medical management for patients with AAAs?

    <p>Anticoagulant therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended monitoring frequency for patients with small aneurysms (4.0 to 5.4 cm)?

    <p>Every 6 to 12 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of conservative medical therapy for small, asymptomatic AAAs?

    <p>Surgical intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the best practice for assessing distal pulses in patients with aneurysms?

    <p>Always assess distal pulses as they may increase in the distal area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of aneurysms on distal pulses?

    <p>Aneurysms cause distal pulses to decrease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should distal pulses be assessed in patients with aneurysms?

    <p>Distal pulses should be assessed regularly in all patients with aneurysms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential complication of emergency repair of a ruptured AAA?

    <p>Development of intraabdominal hypertension (IAH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of pain associated with compartment syndrome?

    <p>Deep and constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be monitored to assess for compartment syndrome?

    <p>The 6 P's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential indication for surgical intervention in patients with asymptomatic aneurysms?

    <p>The patient has a genetic disorder/ Marfan’s, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended diameter threshold for surgical repair in patients with asymptomatic aneurysms?

    <p>5.5 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should existing carotid or coronary artery blockages be corrected before aneurysm repair?

    <p>After the aneurysm is repaired</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be assessed to identify any co-morbidities that may affect the patient's surgical risk?

    <p>The patient's body systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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