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Which type of aneurysm is the most common in the aorta?

  • Peripheral aneurysm
  • Cerebral aneurysm
  • Thoracic aortic aneurysm
  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) (correct)

What is the most common type of peripheral aneurysm?

  • Mesenteric artery aneurysm
  • Carotid artery aneurysm
  • Popliteal aneurysm
  • Femoral artery aneurysm (correct)

What type of aneurysm looks like a berry on a narrow stem?

  • Saccular aneurysm
  • Berry aneurysm (correct)
  • Pseudo aneurysm
  • Fusiform aneurysm

Which layer of the arterial walls is weakened in a pseudoaneurysm?

<p>Adventitia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main risk factor for developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

<p>Smoking tobacco (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gender is more likely to develop cerebral aneurysms?

<p>Women (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of an unruptured cerebral aneurysm?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment option for an arteriovenous fistula involves the insertion of a catheter into the affected blood vessel?

<p>Surgery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if oxygen levels are reduced in the affected area due to a large amount of blood passing through the AVF?

<p>Tissue death and damage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment option for an arteriovenous fistula involves the use of an ultrasound probe to compress the fistula for about 10 minutes?

<p>Ultrasound-guided compression (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

<p>Abdominal ultrasound (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended size for surgical repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

<p>1.9 to 2.2 inches (4.8 to 5.6 centimeters) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an arteriovenous fistula (AVF)?

<p>An irregular connection between an artery and a vein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some potential risk factors for arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs)?

<p>Older age, female sex, cardiac catheterization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of aneurysm is characterized by a breach in the layers of the vessel wall causing blood to leak and creating a pseudo aneurysm?

<p>Pseudo aneurysm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of aneurysm is the most common type of cerebral aneurysm and looks like a berry on a narrow stem?

<p>Berry aneurysm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of aneurysm is located in the aorta and is the most common aneurysm of the aorta?

<p>Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the arterial walls is affected in a mycotic or infected aneurysm?

<p>Intima (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

<p>Female gender (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose a ruptured cerebral aneurysm?

<p>Angiogram (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following complications can occur due to a sudden rupture of an aortic aneurysm?

<p>Severe pain in the chest or back (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment option for an arteriovenous fistula involves the insertion of a catheter in an artery near the fistula and placing a small coil or stent to reroute blood flow?

<p>Catheter embolization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if oxygen levels are reduced in the affected area due to large amounts of blood passing through the AVF?

<p>Tissue death and damage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment option for an arteriovenous fistula involves the insertion of a catheter into the affected blood vessel to aid in the placement of a stent, coil, or foam that closes the AVF and helps to direct blood flow?

<p>Endovascular repair (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose an arteriovenous fistula (AVF)?

<p>Duplex ultrasound (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some potential risk factors for the development of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of a large arteriovenous fistula (AVF)?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment option for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) involves open abdominal surgery?

<p>Surgery repair (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of aneurysm is characterized by a breach in the layers of the vessel wall causing blood to leak and creating a pseudo aneurysm?

<p>Pseudo aneurysm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of peripheral aneurysm?

<p>Femoral artery aneurysm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the arterial walls is weakened in a pseudoaneurysm?

<p>Adventitia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of aneurysm is characterized by a breach in the layers of the vessel wall causing blood to leak and creating a pseudo aneurysm?

<p>Cerebral aneurysm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main risk factor for developing a peripheral aneurysm?

<p>Genetic conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment option for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) involves the insertion of a catheter into the affected blood vessel to aid in the placement of a stent, coil, or foam that closes the AAA and helps to direct blood flow?

<p>Endovascular repair (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some potential risk factors for developing arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs)?

<p>Male sex (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common risk factor for the development of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

<p>High blood pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of a pseudoaneurysm?

<p>Degradation of the elastic lamellae of the blood vessel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with an enlarging abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

<p>Difficulty in swallowing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique is preferred for evaluating a ruptured cerebral aneurysm with symptoms and the risk of bleeding in the brain?

<p>CT Scan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment option for an arteriovenous fistula involves the destruction of blood flow to the damaged blood vessels by applying ultrasound-guided compression for about 10 minutes?

<p>Conservative management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if an arteriovenous fistula causes the heart to work harder to pump blood throughout the body?

<p>Heart failure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment option for an arteriovenous fistula involves the insertion of a thin, flexible tube (catheter) into an artery near the fistula, followed by the placement of a small coil or stent to reroute blood flow?

<p>Catheter embolization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most common cause of impetigo?

<p>Staphylococcus aureus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic appearance of bullous impetigo?

<p>Bullae (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of cellulitis is commonly referred to as erysipelas?

<p>Superficial inflammation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organism is the most common cause of erysipelas in adults?

<p>Streptococcus pyogenes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organism can rarely cause erysipelas?

<p>Klebsiella pneumoniae (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which clinical feature is characteristic of erysipelas?

<p>Raised, well-demarcated area of erythema (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which clinical feature is characteristic of cellulitis?

<p>Rapidly spreading erythema and edema (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common risk factor for the development of cellulitis?

<p>Recent hospitalization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended oral therapy for nonpurulent, uncomplicated cellulitis?

<p>Cephalexin 500 mg four times a day (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a high-risk symptom for serious cellulitis infection?

<p>Rapid progression (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the drug of choice for the treatment of severe cellulitis suspected or confirmed to be caused by MRSA?

<p>Vancomycin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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