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Aneurysm

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

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1.

An aneurysm is best defined as:

a)

A clot formation in the artery

b)

A localized dilation of a blood vessel wall

c)

A complete blockage of an artery

d)

A narrowing of the vessel lumen

2.

Which layer of the arterial wall is primarily weakened in an aneurysm ?

a)

Tunica intima

b)

Tunica adventitia

c)

Tunica media

d)

Endothelium

3.

The most common cause of aneurysm formation is:

a)

Trauma

b)

Atherosclerosis

c)

Infection

d)

Diabetes mellitus

4.

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for aneurysm ?

a)

Gender

b)

Age

c)

Smoking

d)

Genetic disorders

5.

Which of the following are common risk factors for developing an aneurysm ?

a)

Hypertension

b)

Marfan syndrome

c)

Smoking

d)

Diabetes Mellitus

e)

Atherosclerosis

6.

Which symptoms may indicate a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) ?

a)

Sudden severe backpain

b)

Hypotension

c)

Pulsating abdominal mass

d)

Constipation

e)

Cold, clammy skin

7.

A patient with a thoracic aortic aneurysm may complain of :

a)

Severe leg pain

b)

Cough and hoarseness

c)

Blurred vision

d)

Difficulty urinating

8.

The most common site of an aneurysm is the:

a)

Carotid artery

b)

Femoral artery

c)

Aorta

d)

Pulmonary artery

9.

Which diagnostic test is most commonly used to confirm an abdominal aortic aneurysm ?

a)

Chest x-ray

b)

Ultrasound

c)

ECG

d)

Endoscopy

10.

The main goal of medical management for a small aneurysm is to:

a)

Increase blood flow

b)

lower blood pressure

c)

Stimulate vessel dilation

d)

Reduce blood clotting

11.

Medical and surgical treatments for aneurysm may include :

a)

Beta-blocker therapy

b)

Endovascular steat grafting

c)

Bypass surgery

d)

strict blood pressure control

e)

Diuretics only

12.

Which diagnostic test can be used to detect or monitor an aneurysm ?

a)

Abdominal ultrasound

b)

CT angiography

c)

ECG

d)

MRI

e)

Chest X-ray

13.

Possible complications of an aneurysm includes

a)

Rupture

b)

Embolism

c)

Hypoglycemia

d)

Thrombus formation

14.

Which findings are commonly associated with a thoracic aortic aneurysm ?

a)

Lower limb paralysis

b)

Chest pain

c)

Cough

d)

Hoarseness

e)

Difficulty swallowing

15.

In nursing care of aneurysm , which is most important to monitor regularly ?

a)

Skin colour

b)

Urine pH

c)

Body temperature

d)

Blood pressure