Vascular Surgery Quizzes: Master the Basics of Vascular Conditions

Question 1

What is the surgical procedure used to treat narrowing of the carotid artery called?

Accepted Answer

Endarterectomy

Answer

Angioplasty

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Bypass grafting

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Thrombolysis

Question 2

Peripheral artery disease is more common in smokers than non-smokers. (True/False)

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 3

Peripheral nerve damage is a potential complication of vascular surgery. (True/False)

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 4

Which of the following imaging techniques is most effective for diagnosing arterial occlusions?

Accepted Answer

CT angiography

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X-ray

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MRI

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Ultrasound

Question 5

Which of the following is the most frequently occurring type of aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

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Thoracic aortic aneurysm

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Carotid artery aneurysm

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Popliteal aneurysm

Question 6

Which surgical procedure entails creating a bypass around an occluded artery using a graft?

Accepted Answer

Bypass surgery

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Endarterectomy

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Angioplasty

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Stenting

Question 7

What is the primary objective of treatment for varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

Relieving symptoms

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Improving cosmetic appearance

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Preventing deep vein thrombosis

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Reducing the risk of pulmonary embolism

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing venous thromboembolism (VTE)?

Accepted Answer

Smoking

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Obesity

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Prolonged immobilization

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Hormonal therapy

Question 9

Select the most common clinical presentation associated with an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Accepted Answer

A non-tender, pulsating mass in the midline of the abdomen

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Sudden onset of severe abdominal pain

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Back pain and stiffness

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Limping while walking (intermittent claudication)

Question 10

Which imaging technique is considered the gold standard for diagnosing deep vein thrombosis?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Computed tomography (CT) scan

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X-ray venography

Question 11

Identify the first-line treatment approach for uncomplicated varicose veins.

Accepted Answer

Compression therapy using elastic stockings or bandages

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Injection therapy (sclerotherapy)

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Laser therapy

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Surgical intervention

Question 12

Which of the following is a recognized complication of carotid endarterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Stroke

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Heart attack (myocardial infarction)

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Kidney failure (renal failure)

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Liver failure (hepatic failure)

Question 13

Identify the most common underlying cause of pulmonary embolism.

Accepted Answer

Blood clots in the deep veins (deep vein thrombosis)

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Irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation)

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Weakened heart muscle (heart failure)

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Lung cancer

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of arterial insufficiency in the legs?

Accepted Answer

Increased redness and warmth in the legs (hyperemia)

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Leg pain while walking (claudication)

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Leg pain at rest

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Leg ulcers or sores

Question 15

A 65-year-old patient develops a fever and elevated inflammatory markers after a carotid endarterectomy. Which investigation should be performed first?

Accepted Answer

Blood culture

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Chest X-ray

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Ultrasound

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 16

Which of the following is a well-established risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

Smoking

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Healthy diet

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Low levels of blood cholesterol

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Regular exercise

Question 17

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is defined as a:

Accepted Answer

Localized dilation of an artery exceeding a diameter of 3 cm

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Narrowing of an artery

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Blood clot in a vein

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Inflammation of a vein

Question 18

Which type of graft is most commonly used in the surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms?

Accepted Answer

Dacron graft

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Aortobifemoral bypass using an artery graft

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Autologous vein graft

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Xenograft

Question 19

The most common underlying cause of varicose veins is:

Accepted Answer

Valvular incompetence

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Deep vein thrombosis

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Arterial insufficiency

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Trauma

Question 20

Which imaging technique is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis?

Accepted Answer

Duplex ultrasound

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CT angiography

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Arteriography

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MRI angiography

Question 21

The initial treatment of choice for acute limb ischemia caused by an arterial embolism is:

Accepted Answer

Thrombolysis

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Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty with stent placement

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Antiplatelet therapy

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Open surgical bypass

Question 22

Which of the following is a type of peripheral artery disease?

Accepted Answer

Claudication

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Aneurysm

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Deep vein thrombosis

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Varicose veins