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WorksheetsAneurysm
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
An aneurysm is best defined as:
A clot formation in the artery
A localized dilation of a blood vessel wall
A complete blockage of an artery
A narrowing of the vessel lumen
Which layer of the arterial wall is primarily weakened in an aneurysm ?
Tunica intima
Tunica adventitia
Tunica media
Endothelium
The most common cause of aneurysm formation is:
Trauma
Atherosclerosis
Infection
Diabetes mellitus
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for aneurysm ?
Gender
Age
Smoking
Genetic disorders
Which of the following are common risk factors for developing an aneurysm ?
Hypertension
Marfan syndrome
Smoking
Diabetes Mellitus
Atherosclerosis
Which symptoms may indicate a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) ?
Sudden severe backpain
Hypotension
Pulsating abdominal mass
Constipation
Cold, clammy skin
A patient with a thoracic aortic aneurysm may complain of :
Severe leg pain
Cough and hoarseness
Blurred vision
Difficulty urinating
The most common site of an aneurysm is the:
Carotid artery
Femoral artery
Aorta
Pulmonary artery
Which diagnostic test is most commonly used to confirm an abdominal aortic aneurysm ?
Chest x-ray
Ultrasound
ECG
Endoscopy
The main goal of medical management for a small aneurysm is to:
Increase blood flow
lower blood pressure
Stimulate vessel dilation
Reduce blood clotting
Medical and surgical treatments for aneurysm may include :
Beta-blocker therapy
Endovascular steat grafting
Bypass surgery
strict blood pressure control
Diuretics only
Which diagnostic test can be used to detect or monitor an aneurysm ?
Abdominal ultrasound
CT angiography
ECG
MRI
Chest X-ray
Possible complications of an aneurysm includes
Rupture
Embolism
Hypoglycemia
Thrombus formation
Which findings are commonly associated with a thoracic aortic aneurysm ?
Lower limb paralysis
Chest pain
Cough
Hoarseness
Difficulty swallowing
In nursing care of aneurysm , which is most important to monitor regularly ?
Skin colour
Urine pH
Body temperature
Blood pressure
