NSG 6001 ANP I FINAL Exam Guide( Complete Solution Rated A)

NSG 6001 ANP I FINAL Exam Guide Abdominal Aneurysm 1. Causes: Know the causes of an abdominal aortic aneurysm.(493) a. The proposed cause of AAA includes atherosclerosis, inflammation, mycotic in fection, inheritable connective tissue disorder, and trauma 2. Risk factors: Understand risk factors for abdominal aortic aneurysm. (493) a. risk factors for AAA include atherosclerotic vascular disease, white race, male gender, advance, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, smoking, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), history of hernias, family history of AAA, and presence of other aneurysms 3. Saccular: What is a Saccular Abdominal Aneurysm? (494) a. A saccular aneurysm is an asymmetric weakness or bleb on the side of the aorta. These defects result from trauma or an internal wall defect caused by an ulcer Show Less