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DMS210-Suspect Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm-Study Questions 100% Correct And Verified Answers Distinction Guaranteed.
Which best describes the conventionally accepted definition of AAA? - correct answer Focal dilation 1.5 times its normal diameter; an infrarenal diameter of 3 cm or larger 
 
High blood pressure and current smoking increase the growth rate of aneurysms, and the resultant risk of rupture sharply increases with aneurysms of more than: - correct answer 6 cm in diameter 
 
Repair of an AAA is indicated when the aneurysm becomes gr...
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Aortic Aneurysm Exam With Correct Actual Questions And Correctly Well Defined.
Popularrefers to a pathological segment of aortic dilation that has a propensity to expand and rupture - correct answer aortic aneurysm 
 
2 classifications of aortic aneurysm - correct answer fusiform and saccular 
 
symmetrical dilation; most common aortic aneurysm - correct answer fusiform 
 
localized dilation - correct answer saccular 
 
break occurs through t...
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Critical Care Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Comprehensive Test Prep Exam Actual Questions And Correct Detailed Answers.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Patho - correct answer Section of the aorta weakens. 
Over time it balloons out. 
 
AAA assessment - correct answer No pain or symptoms until the vessel wall begins to tear or rupture (dissecting), Abdominal pain radiating to the back, Patient reports "pulsing sensation," Bruits 
Palpation of enlargement / nodule 
 
AAA Diagnostics - correct answer Confi...
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Case 29: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Exam Questions And Answers 100% Correct Verified Guaranteed Answers.
If a patient presents with a pulsatile abdominal mass that is 4.2 cm on ultrasound what is the best management? - correct answer Serial examinations with repeat ultrasonography 
 
If a AAA is greater than what size is surgery recommended? - correct answer 5.5 centimeters 
 
What are most AAAs a complication of? - correct answer Atherosclerosis 
 
What is the most common relation of aneurysms ...
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Diagnosis and treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Practice Actual Exam Questions And Answers Pass At First Attempt.
Risk factors for AAA are 
 
A. Tobacco use 
B. Obesity 
C. HTN 
D. All of the above - correct answer D. All of the above. 
 
The aorta is considered to have an AAA when the diameter is: 
 
A. Greater than 1.5 cm 
B. Less than 2.5 cm 
C. Greater than 3.0 cm 
D. Less than 3.0 cm - correct answer C. Greater than 3 cm 
 
The most common type of AAA: 
A. Saccular 
B. Fusiform 
C. Pseudo-aneurysm 
D. Dissecting - correct...
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Success Book Questions With All Complete And Verified Solutions.
which assessment data would the nurse recognize to support the diagnoses of AAA - correct answer abdominal bruit 
 
a systolic bruit over the abdomen is a diagnostic indication of AAA 
 
dissecting aneurysm - correct answer ripping or tearing pain 
 
SOB - correct answer respiratory problem or thoracic aneurysm not AAA 
 
which medical treatment would be prescribed for the client with an AAA ...
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abdominal aortic aneurysm practice questions and answers 100% accurate rated a+.
Which assessment data would the nurse recognize to support the diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm? - correct answer Abdominal bruit. 
 
Which medical treatment would be prescribed for the client with an AAA less than 3 cm? - correct answer Ultrasound every six (6) months 
 
Which client would be most likely to develop an abdominal aortic aneurysm? - correct answer A 69-year-old male with ...
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Aortic Aneurysm Treatments Final Exam Latest Updated With Complete Solutions.
An open surgical graft/repair is recommended when the AAA is > ___ cm - correct answer 5.5 
 
An open surgical graft/repair is recommended when the AAA increases ___ mm in 6 months - correct answer 5 
 
The risk of rupture happens when the AAA increases to ___ cm - correct answer 6 
 
With an open surgical graft, the native aorta is (displaced or wrapped around graft) - correct answer ...
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Real Exam Questions With Accurate Answers 100% Verified
What are 4 potential complications of an AAA? - correct answer - rupture 
- thrombosis 
- distal embolization 
- increased risk for arterial aneurysms at other sites 
 
What should occur for a small, asymptomatic AAA (4-5 cm)? - correct answer - surveillance 
(repeat physical exams and follow-up ultrasounds every 6 months) 
 
What's the reason for continuing surveillance rather than repairing an AAA that's 4-5 cm? - cor...