Exam 1: Chapter 38 - Aneurysms

Question 1

What are the two different types of aneurysms?

Answer 1

• saccular
• fusiform

Question 2

What is an aneurysm that only affects one side of the artery?

Answer 2

Saccular aneurysm

Question 3

What is an aneurysm that involves the complete circumference of the artery?

Answer 3

Fusiform aneurysm

Question 4

What is a weakness in a section of a dilated artery that causes a widening or ballooning in the wall of the blood vessel?

Answer 4

An aneurysm

Question 5

What type of aneurysm can occur when blood accumulates within the artery wall following a tear in the lining of the artery usually due to hypertension and is a life-threatening condition?

Answer 5

Aortic dissection aka dissecting aneurysm

Question 6

What is the most common cause of an aneurysm?

Answer 6

Atherosclerosis and uncontrolled hypertension

Question 7

T/F: older adult clients are more prone to aneurysm and have a higher mortality rate from aneurysms than younger individuals

Answer 7

true