Question

A dissecting aortic aneurysm may cause the following sign or symptom:

(A) a pain sensation on the neck and back of head
(B) pain in the lower back and lower quadrants
(C) the same blood pressure in each arm
(D) respiratory distress

Answer 1

A dissecting aortic aneurysm may cause a pain sensation on the neck and back of head.

Step-by-step explanation:

A dissecting aortic aneurysm may cause a pain sensation on the neck and back of head. This is because when the aortic aneurysm occurs, there is a weakened area in the wall of the aorta that can tear or dissect, creating a false channel for blood flow. The pain in the neck and back of the head occurs because the aneurysm can compress nearby structures, leading to referred pain.