Aneurysm

Question 1

An aneurysm is a weak spot in a blood vessel wall that does what?

Answer 1

BULGES UNDER PRESSURE

Question 2

Name the 3 types of aneurysms?

Answer 2

1. BERRY OR SACCULAR
2. FUSIFORM
3. DISSECTING

Question 3

Name the type of aneurysm which happens as a result of a discrete specific weak spot?

Answer 3

BERRY
or
SACCULAR

Question 4

Name the type of aneurysm which is a weakness involving the entire blood vessel circumference in areas of bifurcation?

Answer 4

FUSIFORM

Question 5

Name the type of aneurysm which almost always occurs in the aorta?

Answer 5

DISSECTING

Question 6

Name some situations applying pressure to an aneurysm could result in?

Answer 6

ISCHEMIA (pressure on another blood supply)
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NERVE COMPRESSION
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EROSION OR DAMAGE TO STRUCTURES

Question 7

What is the inability to move half the body (relating to stroke) called?

Answer 7

HEMIPLEGIA

Question 8

After a _______ attack, there is no evidence of residue brain damage.

Answer 8

TIA

TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK