Assessment and Management of Peripheral Vascular Health Quiz

Assess your understanding of vascular medicine with questions on PAD, DVT, CVI, and more. Find out your score now!

#1

Which of the following is a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

High HDL cholesterol levels
Regular exercise
Smoking
Low blood pressure
#2

Which of the following is a common symptom of peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?

Pitting edema
Intermittent claudication
Cool extremities
Venous ulcers
#3

Which of the following is NOT a major risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

Diabetes mellitus
Obesity
Low LDL cholesterol levels
Hypertension
#4

Which of the following statements about peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is true?

It only affects the veins in the legs
It is always caused by atherosclerosis
It can result in both arterial and venous disorders
It does not increase the risk of blood clots
#5

Which of the following symptoms is characteristic of acute compartment syndrome?

Pallor and cool extremities
Numbness and tingling
Tightness and severe pain with passive stretch
Intermittent claudication
#6

Which imaging modality is commonly used to diagnose deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

MRI
CT scan
Duplex ultrasonography
X-ray angiography
#7

What is the primary goal of treatment for chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)?

Increasing blood viscosity
Preventing blood clots
Improving venous return
Reducing arterial flow
#8

Which medication is commonly used as an antiplatelet agent in the management of peripheral vascular disease?

Warfarin
Aspirin
Rivaroxaban
Heparin
#9

What is the Gold Standard imaging technique for diagnosing aortic aneurysms?

MRI
CT scan
Duplex ultrasonography
X-ray angiography
#10

Which condition is characterized by small, dilated veins near the surface of the skin, usually on the legs?

Varicose veins
Arteriovenous malformation
Lymphedema
Aneurysm
#11

Which of the following is a potential complication of peripheral vascular disease (PVD)?

Hypertension
Diabetes mellitus
Gangrene
Asthma
#12

What is the hallmark symptom of acute arterial occlusion?

Pallor
Edema
Paralysis
Pain
#13

What is the first-line treatment for acute arterial occlusion?

Thrombolytics
Anticoagulants
Surgical embolectomy
Conservative management
#14

Which of the following imaging modalities is best for visualizing arterial stenosis?

MRI
CT angiography
Duplex ultrasonography
X-ray angiography
#15

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)?

Regular exercise
High HDL cholesterol levels
Prolonged sitting or standing
Low sodium intake
#16

What is the primary goal of surgical revascularization in peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

Relieve pain
Improve cosmetic appearance
Prevent infection
Restore blood flow

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