Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ATAT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall concepts associated with vascular physiology and types of aneurysms.
Recognize clinical manifestations of central arterial aneurysms and associated risk factors.
Apply common techniques for managing patients with abdominal and thoracic aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms, and dissections.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Anatomy and Physiology
Aneurysms
Arterial Anatomy
Types of Aneurysms and Dissection
Pathophysiology
Causes and Risk Factors
Diagnosis
Section 3: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
AAA Definition
Anatomical and Physiological Classifications of AAAs
Risk Factors
Clinical Manifestations
Diagnosing AAA
Management Principles
Surgery
Section 4: Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA)
Definition, Expansion, and Classification
Epidemiology and Risk Factors
Clinical Manifestations
Physical Examination
Laboratory Studies
Imaging
Management
Section 5: Aortic Dissection
Dissection Classification
Risk Factors
Clinical Manifestations
Diagnosis
Management
Section 6: Clinical Vignette
Meet Jake
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Writer: Sarah Hunter RN, SCRN, CNRN, CMSRN
Ms. Hunter is a SME writer at Relias. Her area of expertise is neuroscience nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and thoracic surgery. Ms. Hunter has worked at the bedside for 9 years in acute care and intermediate care at a large community hospital in North Carolina. She also served as chair of the hospital's shared governance council for Nursing Quality Improvement. She has a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate Degree in Nursing. Ms. Hunter is a Stroke Certified RN, Certified Neuroscience RN and a Certified Medical-Surgical RN.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.