Vascular Surgery Board Exam Started: Jul 12, 2026 21:50 Page 5 of 49 Attempt #1057 Overall: 0 / 244 questions answered Question 21 / 244 Not answered During preoperative assessment: 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. No treatment ever D. Referral for repair assessment E. Leg cast Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D 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 22 / 244 Not answered During preoperative assessment: A patient has acute painful pale pulseless cold leg with paresthesia. What is the priority? A. Compression stockings only B. Routine dermatology review C. Emergency vascular referral and systemic anticoagulation if not contraindicated D. Oral antihistamine E. No treatment Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C 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 23 / 244 Not answered During preoperative assessment: A 72-year-old smoker has calf pain after walking 100 meters relieved by rest. What is the likely diagnosis? A. Deep vein thrombosis B. Peripheral artery disease with intermittent claudication C. Cellulitis D. Sciatica proven E. Gout Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B 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 24 / 244 Not answered In a rural clinic with limited resources: A 68-year-old man has abdominal aortic aneurysm 6.0 cm. What is appropriate? A. Repeat ultrasound in 10 years B. Referral for repair assessment C. Antibiotics only D. No treatment ever E. Leg cast Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B 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 25 / 244 Not answered 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 Cancel « ← Previous Page 5 of 49 Next → »