Aortic aneurysms Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chest Trauma- Complications - ANSWERSFlail chest is frequently a complication of blunt chest trauma, which may occur from a steering wheel injury, motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian or cyclist, a significant fall onto the chest, or an assault with a blunt weapon. As with rib fracture, treatment of flail chest is usually supportive. Management includes providing ventilatory support, clearing secretions from the lungs, and controlling pain. For mild-to-moderate flail chest injuries, the un...

NSG 233 Med Surge 3 Final Exam Questions With Verified Solutions Chest Trauma- Complications - ANS Flail chest is frequently a complication of blunt chest trauma, which may occur from a steering wheel injury, motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian or cyclist, a significant fall onto the chest, or an assault with a blunt weapon. As with rib fracture, treatment of flail chest is usually supportive. Management includes providing ventilatory support, clearing secretions from the lungs, and co...

Tricuspid Atresia CORRECT ANSWERS: Absence of tricuspid valve and hypoplastic RV; requires both ASD and VSD for viability. ascites CORRECT ANSWERS: accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity What effect would inspiration have on the mitral valve velocity? CORRECT ANSWERS: With inspiration, the mitral valve velocity would increase. Peak mitral inflow velocity can be used to predict mitral regurgitation severity. During Inspiration, what increases and decreases CORRECT ANSWERS: RA...

PCT NHA EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 1. The lavender-topped tube contains: a. No additive b. SPS c. Na+ citrate d. EDTA - Correct answer-d. EDTA 1. The additive in a gray-topped tube is: a. K+ oxalate b. Na+ citrate c. EDTA d. None of the above - Correct answer-a. K+ oxalate 1. Which of the needle has the largest gauge? a. 16 g b. 20 g c. 21 g d. 25 g - Correct answer-a. 16 g 1. Which of the following gauge needle is used for the typical adult venipuncture? a. 23 g b. 1...

ABCP Practice Test Questions With Complete Solutions Which of the following is not true regarding peak aortic blood flow acceleration? a) it is significant primarily in patients with aortic stenosis b) it is a sensitive indicator of changing contractility state and secondary to hypoxia c) it is highly sensitive to inotropic changes d) it is minimally affected by preload changes e) 2 of the above - ANSWER it is significant primarily in patients with aortic stenosis In doppler a...

ARDMS (RVT) Ultrasound Vascular Registry Review Questions with 100% Correct answers Ultrasound Vascular Registry Review Questions with 100% Correct answers What is the first branch of the aortic arch? Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic Name the three branches of the aortic arch? a. Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic b. Lt CCA c. Lt Subclavian artery The radial artery runs on what side of the forearm? Lateral side The radial artery branches to form what part of the palmar arch? Supe...

Medical Standards/Regulations vs Medical Guidelines - ANSWER-Medical Standards/Regulations - are mandatory Medical Guidelines - are advisory / at medical examiner discretion Outcomes (3 results) and maxed interval - ANSWER-1. Certified - max is 2 years 2. Disqualified 3. Determination pending - 45 days Minimal Retention Period for Medial Records - ANSWER-3 years T/F Driver must carry valid ME Certificate - ANSWER-True T/F Motor carrier does not have to maintain a copy of the ME...

A patient prescribed a beta blocker medication is in the emergency department with reports of syncope, shortness of breath, and hypotension. A cardiac monitor reveals a heart rate of 35 beats per minute. Which medication may be used to stabilize this patient? a. Adenosine b. Amiodarone c. Atropine d. Epinephrine (- ANS: D Epinephrine is indicated if unstable bradycardia is caused by beta blockers. This patient is symptomatic and unstable and should be treated. Adenosine and amiodar...

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...

What is an aneurysm? abnormal dilation of an artery resulting in a weakened wall Complications of atherosclerosis Can be genetic, connective tissue disorder, traumatic injury, or infection Manifestations of aneurysms Can be asymptomatic without complications How do you diagnoses an aneurysm - Radiograph - CT - TEE - MRI (not as common) - Visualization and palpation are not reliable How do you manage aneurysms? - Closely monitor through imaging and track the size - Aggressive blood ...