Aneurysms MCQ Quiz | Vascular (Arteries)

1. According to the Law of Laplace, which factor has the most significant influence on the tension in an aneurysm wall, thereby increasing the risk of rupture?

2. What is the most common location for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

3. A true aneurysm is characterized by the involvement of which of the following?

4. Which genetic disorder is most famously associated with aortic aneurysms and dissections due to a defect in the FBN1 gene?

5. What is the classic triad of symptoms for a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm?

6. What is the most common etiology of AAA?

7. Saccular (berry) aneurysms are most commonly found in which location?

8. The recommended threshold for elective repair of an asymptomatic AAA in an average-risk male patient is a diameter of:

9. Which imaging modality is the preferred method for screening for AAA?

10. A “mycotic aneurysm” is caused by:

11. Which of the following is the most common and significant complication following Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)?

12. The pathological finding of “cystic medial necrosis” is a classic feature associated with aneurysms in which condition?

13. An aneurysm that is circumferential and involves the entire vessel wall is described as:

14. Patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) have an increased risk of developing which type of aneurysm?

15. A patient with a known history of AAA repair presents with massive upper GI bleeding. What is the most likely diagnosis?

16. Blue toe syndrome is most commonly caused by:

17. A post-traumatic aneurysm resulting from a penetrating injury to an artery, where the wall is formed by surrounding hematoma and fibrous tissue, is best classified as a:

18. Tertiary syphilis classically causes aneurysms in which part of the aorta?

19. A “tree bark” appearance of the aortic intima is a characteristic gross finding in:

20. Which class of medication is commonly used in the medical management of small, asymptomatic aortic aneurysms to potentially reduce the rate of expansion?

21. The single most important predictor of rupture for an abdominal aortic aneurysm is its:

22. A “sentinel bleed” or “warning leak” causing a sudden, severe headache is a classic premonitory sign of an impending rupture of what type of aneurysm?

23. Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)?

24. An inflammatory AAA is often characterized by:

25. Which artery is the most common site for a peripheral artery aneurysm?