Vascular Surgery Board Exam Started: Jul 12, 2026 19:26 Page 2 of 49 Attempt #730 Overall: 0 / 244 questions answered Question 6 / 244 Not answered At a preventive-care consultation: A 68-year-old man has abdominal aortic aneurysm 6.0 cm. What is appropriate? A. Repeat ultrasound in 10 years B. Antibiotics only C. Referral for repair assessment D. No treatment ever E. Leg cast Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: [Vascular Surgery] Large AAA around >=5.5 cm in men generally warrants vascular repair assessment if fit. Reference: Society for Vascular Surgery AAA Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 7 / 244 Not answered At a preventive-care consultation: A patient has acute painful pale pulseless cold leg with paresthesia. What is the priority? A. Compression stockings only B. Emergency vascular referral and systemic anticoagulation if not contraindicated C. Routine dermatology review D. Oral antihistamine E. No treatment Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: [Vascular Surgery] The six Ps suggest acute limb ischemia requiring emergency vascular care and heparin unless contraindicated. Reference: ESVS Acute Limb Ischaemia Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 8 / 244 Not answered At a preventive-care consultation: A 72-year-old smoker has calf pain after walking 100 meters relieved by rest. What is the likely diagnosis? A. Peripheral artery disease with intermittent claudication B. Deep vein thrombosis C. Cellulitis D. Sciatica proven E. Gout Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: [Vascular Surgery] Exertional calf pain relieved by rest is intermittent claudication due to PAD. Reference: ESC Peripheral Arterial Disease Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 9 / 244 Not answered During preoperative assessment: A patient has unilateral leg swelling after surgery. What is the key diagnostic test for suspected DVT? A. Plain ankle X-ray only B. Spirometry C. Colonoscopy D. Skin biopsy E. Compression duplex ultrasound Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E Explanation: [Vascular Surgery] Compression ultrasound is first-line imaging for suspected lower-limb DVT when indicated by pretest probability. Reference: CHEST VTE Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 10 / 244 Not answered In a rural clinic with limited resources: A patient has unilateral leg swelling after surgery. What is the key diagnostic test for suspected DVT? A. Plain ankle X-ray only B. Spirometry C. Compression duplex ultrasound D. Colonoscopy E. Skin biopsy Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: [Vascular Surgery] Compression ultrasound is first-line imaging for suspected lower-limb DVT when indicated by pretest probability. Reference: CHEST VTE Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Cancel « ← Previous Page 2 of 49 Next → »