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AACN Exam CCRN-Adult Topic 2 Question 3 Discussion

Actual exam question for AACN's CCRN-Adult exam
Question #: 3
Topic #: 2
[All CCRN-Adult Questions]

Which of the following diagnostic procedures best pinpoints the location, size, and origin of a cerebral aneurysm?

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Suggested Answer: B

Cerebral angiography is considered the gold standard for diagnosing and pinpointing the location, size, and origin of cerebral aneurysms. It involves the use of contrast material injected into the cerebral arteries and imaging to provide detailed visualization of the blood vessels in the brain, which is essential for accurate diagnosis and planning treatment strategies. Reference: = CCRN Exam Handbook and AACN's Certification Review Course materials.


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Caprice
28 days ago
I believe CT scanning can also help in diagnosing cerebral aneurysms, as it provides detailed cross-sectional images.
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Johnna
28 days ago
Ah, the age-old debate: which diagnostic tool is the best for finding a brain aneurysm? It's like asking which superpower is better - invisibility or flight. The answer is clearly angiography, my friends.
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Latia
17 days ago
MRI is good, but I think angiography is the best for brain aneurysms.
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Caprice
29 days ago
I'm not sure, but I think MRI can also be used to pinpoint the location of a cerebral aneurysm.
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Julian
1 months ago
MRI? Really? That's like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. Angiography is the way to go, hands down.
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Wei
1 months ago
I agree with Nydia, cerebral angiography provides detailed images of blood vessels.
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Kayleigh
1 months ago
Ooh, PET scanning, that's a fancy one! But I don't think it's the best for this job. Gotta go with the good ol' angiography.
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Dana
1 months ago
CT scanning is the clear winner here. It can provide high-resolution images of the brain and identify any structural abnormalities like an aneurysm.
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Dean
23 days ago
Yes, CT scanning can provide detailed images of the brain to help locate and assess the aneurysm.
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Lilli
24 days ago
D) CT scanning
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Carma
25 days ago
C) positron emission tomography (PET) scanning
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Dorcas
26 days ago
I agree, MRI and cerebral angiography are also useful but CT scanning is more precise.
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Deangelo
27 days ago
B) cerebral angiography
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Claribel
28 days ago
CT scanning is definitely the best option for pinpointing a cerebral aneurysm.
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Iola
28 days ago
A) MRI
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Nydia
1 months ago
I think the best option is B) cerebral angiography.
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Brynn
2 months ago
I think cerebral angiography is the way to go. It gives you a detailed map of the blood vessels in the brain - perfect for locating an aneurysm!
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Gussie
1 months ago
I think MRI can also be helpful in pinpointing the location and size of a cerebral aneurysm.
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Glory
1 months ago
I agree, cerebral angiography is the gold standard for detecting cerebral aneurysms.
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