Vascular Surgery Board Exam Started: Jul 12, 2026 20:18 Page 1 of 49 Attempt #810 Overall: 0 / 244 questions answered Question 1 / 244 Not answered Question 40: During an emergency department 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 2 / 244 Not answered Question 34: In an Arab Board-style clinic station: A patient has acute painful pale pulseless cold leg with paresthesia. What is the priority? A. Compression stockings only B. Routine dermatology review C. Oral antihistamine D. Emergency vascular referral and systemic anticoagulation if not contraindicated E. No treatment Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D 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 3 / 244 Not answered In a rural clinic with limited resources: A patient has acute painful pale pulseless cold leg with paresthesia. What is the priority? A. Emergency vascular referral and systemic anticoagulation if not contraindicated B. Compression stockings only C. Routine dermatology review D. Oral antihistamine E. No treatment Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A 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 4 / 244 Not answered In a rural clinic with limited resources: 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. Cellulitis C. Sciatica proven D. Gout E. Peripheral artery disease with intermittent claudication Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E 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 5 / 244 Not answered At a preventive-care consultation: 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. Compression duplex ultrasound E. Skin biopsy Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D 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 1 of 49 Next → »