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Abdominal Emergencies Quiz

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Which of the following is a common symptom of acute appendicitis?

Right lower quadrant abdominal pain

Explanation

Characteristic pain location indicating appendicitis.

Which of the following is a classic symptom of a bowel obstruction?

Projectile vomiting

Explanation

Forceful vomiting due to bowel blockage.

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of acute abdominal pain in children?

Peptic ulcer disease

Explanation

Less likely in pediatric population.

Which of the following is a common presentation of acute diverticulitis?

Gradually worsening left lower quadrant pain

Explanation

Characteristic symptom pattern of this condition.

Which imaging modality is often used to diagnose acute cholecystitis?

Ultrasound

Explanation

Preferred method for detecting gallstones and inflammation.

What is the most common cause of an acute abdomen in elderly patients?

Diverticulitis

Explanation

Frequent source of abdominal pain and inflammation in older individuals.

What is the most common cause of a ruptured spleen?

Blunt trauma to the abdomen

Explanation

Typically due to external force to the abdominal area.

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding?

Diverticulosis

Explanation

Typically associated with lower GI bleeding.

Which of the following is a characteristic finding on physical examination in a patient with a perforated peptic ulcer?

Guarding

Explanation

Muscle tensing in response to pain, indicative of peritonitis.

#10

Which of the following is a potential complication of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

Retroperitoneal hemorrhage

Explanation

Serious bleeding outside the abdominal cavity.

#11

In a patient with suspected mesenteric ischemia, which finding on a contrast-enhanced CT scan is most indicative of ischemia?

Target sign

Explanation

Classic radiological indication of compromised blood flow.

#12

Which condition may present with a 'dance sign' on ultrasound, indicating the movement of an echogenic object in the gallbladder lumen?

Gallstone ileus

Explanation

Distinctive ultrasound finding in this condition.

#13

In a patient with acute pancreatitis, which laboratory finding is most indicative of severe disease?

Hypocalcemia

Explanation

Associated with significant pancreatic injury.

#14

Which of the following is a complication associated with acute mesenteric ischemia?

Mesenteric venous thrombosis

Explanation

Secondary complication resulting from vascular compromise.

Abdominal Emergencies Quiz

Which of the following is a common symptom of acute appendicitis?

Which of the following is a classic symptom of a bowel obstruction?

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of acute abdominal pain in children?

Which of the following is a common presentation of acute diverticulitis?

Which imaging modality is often used to diagnose acute cholecystitis?

What is the most common cause of an acute abdomen in elderly patients?

What is the most common cause of a ruptured spleen?

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding?

Which of the following is a characteristic finding on physical examination in a patient with a perforated peptic ulcer?

Which of the following is a potential complication of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

In a patient with suspected mesenteric ischemia, which finding on a contrast-enhanced CT scan is most indicative of ischemia?

Which condition may present with a 'dance sign' on ultrasound, indicating the movement of an echogenic object in the gallbladder lumen?

In a patient with acute pancreatitis, which laboratory finding is most indicative of severe disease?

Which of the following is a complication associated with acute mesenteric ischemia?

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