Aortic aneurysms - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Raney correct answers Which of the following clips is used for scalp hemostasis in cranial procedures? A. Raney B. Filschie C. Hemoclip D. Backhaus Cryosurgery correct answers The local freezing of diseased tissue to facilitate removal without bleeding is called what? A. Cryosurgery B. Electrocautery C. Diathermy D. Harmonic Scapel Palpitations correct answers In severe aortic stenosis, all of the following are indications of valve replacement except what: A. Myocardial ischemia ...

PAEA Emergency Medicine EOR Exam Study Guide. what is the most common cause of heart failure? specifically left sided? right sided? - - MC is CAD (coronary artery disease) -L sided: *CAD* & HTN -R sided: *L sided HF* & pulmonary dz decreased ejection fraction, thin ventricular walls, dilated LV chamber, and an S3 gallop (filling of dilated ventricle) is associated with systolic or diastolic heart failure? - systolic (MC form of CHF) *(the sound is actually heard in the diastole though) ...

Anatomy Review ● Blood Vessels: ○ Arteries: Round, thick, pulsatile, carry blood away from heart, more smooth muscle (media) than vein ○ Veins: Wider, irregular, have valves that allow for return of blood to heart ○ Capillaries: Gas exchange, small, friable ○ Three layers of tissue for arteries and veins: ■ Tunica Intima: Endothelial cells, immunity and coagulation, problems here→ HTN, atherosclerosis ■ Tunica Media: Smooth muscle cells, activated during SNS ● Alpha 1 a...

1. When obtaining a health history from a 72-year-old man with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) of the lower extremities, the nurse asks about a history of related conditions, including a. venous thrombosis. b. venous stasis ulcers. c. pulmonary embolism. d. coronary artery disease (CAD). 1. d. Regardless of the location, atherosclerosis is responsible for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and is related to other cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, such as coronary artery disea...

Adult Echo Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers. LV mass (weight) remains normal in chronic: A) aortic regurgitation B) aortic stenosis C) mitral regurgitation D) mitral stenosis - answerD) mitral stenosis Which of the following syndromes fits with AR, AO dilation, AO dissections & AO aneurysms? A) Dressler B) Barlow C) Marfan D) Noonans - answerC) Marfan How does switching to a lower frequency transducer affect aliasing? A) aliasing will occur at lower velocities B) aliasing w...

Aortic artery disease (aneurysms) Correct Answer M:ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers (arbs), and/or beta blockers (hypertension) macrolides and tetracyclines (secondary infect) A: meds, bedrest w/ flat legs, reduce stress A: neuro, vitals, pain, pulse, skin, temp, sensation or motor response, abd palp and auscultate gently. R: P: middle layer (media) of the artery is weakened, producing a stretching effect in the inner layer (intima) and outer layers of the artery L: O: sacc...

1. Know the causes of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The proposed causes of AAA include atherosclerosis, inflammation, mycotic infection, inheritable connective tissue disorders (Marfan syndrome, type IV Ehlers-Danlos syndrome), and trauma. Traditionally, atherosclerosis has been considered the most common cause of AAA. However, aneurysm formation is associated with atherosclerosis in only 25% of cases. 2. Why is CT imaging limited in women? Single-photon emission CT imaging is technical...

Cardiovascular Saunders NCLEX questionsA client is admitted to the emergency department with chest pain that is consistent with myocardial infarction based on elevated troponin levels. Heart sounds are normal and vital signs are noted on the client's chart. The nurse should alert the health care provider because these changes are most consistent with which complication? Refer to chart. TImes: 11, 11:!5, 11:30 and 11:45 Pulse: 92, 96, 104 and 118 Respiratory rate: 24, 26, 28, 31 Blood pres...

A nurse is caring for a 71-year-old female patient with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is experiencing cardiac ischemia with increased shortness of breath. The MOST appropriate goal of oxygen therapy for this patient would be to: correct answers Maintain oxygen saturations between 90% and 92% Feedback Maintaining oxygen saturations between 90% and 92% will serve the purpose of providing enough oxygen to relieve cardiac ischemia while reducing the risk of respirato...

WGU D118 Adult Primary Care with que stions & veried answers already graded A+ Epinephrine is indicated if unstable bradycardia is caused by beta blockers. This patient is symptomatic and unstable and should be treated. Adenosine and amiodarone are used to treat tachycardia. Atropine is used for some types of bradycardia, but not when induced by beta blockers. All of the following are common symptoms of an abdominal aortic aneurysm except for: A) Chest pain B) Abdominal pain C) Pulsating ...