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?

Anticoagulant therapy Signup and view all the answers

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

Every 6 to 12 months Signup and view all the answers

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

Surgical intervention Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the effect of aneurysms on distal pulses?

Aneurysms cause distal pulses to decrease. Signup and view all the answers

When should distal pulses be assessed in patients with aneurysms?

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

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

Development of intraabdominal hypertension (IAH) Signup and view all the answers

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

Deep and constant Signup and view all the answers

What should be monitored to assess for compartment syndrome?

The 6 P's Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

5.5 cm Signup and view all the answers

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

After the aneurysm is repaired Signup and view all the answers

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

The patient's body systems Signup and view all the answers

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