method The specific steps in performing a venipuncture vary with the purpose of the procedure and the equipment to be used, but in most instances it begins as follows: The nurse dons disposable gloves. A convenient vein is selected, usually on the outside of the forearm, on the back of the hand, or in the antecubital fossa.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is a way of checking if there's a bulge or swelling in the aorta, the main blood vessel that runs from your heart down through your tummy. This bulge or swelling is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA.
Family history and smoking are considered risk factors for developing an AAA. A screening exam will determine if an AAA has already developed. If you have an abdominal aortic aneurysm, you and your doctor can determine a course of action to treat the AAA or reduce the likelihood of it growing and rupturing. Risks Involved in This Exam