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Abdominal Examination and Signs Quiz

#1

Which sign indicates rebound tenderness in abdominal examination?

Blumberg's sign
Explanation

Indicative of peritonitis

#2

What does a positive Cullen's sign indicate?

Intra-abdominal bleeding
Explanation

Hemorrhagic pancreatitis or ruptured ectopic pregnancy

#3

What is the characteristic feature of Murphy's sign?

Pain on inspiration during palpation of the liver
Explanation

Cholecystitis

#4

Which of the following is a manifestation of Grey Turner's sign?

Flank ecchymosis
Explanation

Indicates intra-abdominal bleeding, often associated with pancreatitis or ruptured aortic aneurysm

#5

Which abdominal sign involves pain on passive extension of the hip with the knee in extension?

Psoas sign
Explanation

Iliopsoas muscle inflammation, often seen in appendicitis

#6

What does shifting dullness suggest in abdominal examination?

Ascites
Explanation

Fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity

#7

Which sign is indicative of peritoneal irritation when the patient lies flat and the examiner applies pressure to the abdomen, then releases quickly?

Blumberg's sign
Explanation

Peritoneal inflammation or irritation

#8

What does the Carnett's sign assess?

Abdominal wall tenderness
Explanation

Differentiates between intra-abdominal and abdominal wall pain

#9

What is Rovsing's sign indicative of?

Appendicitis
Explanation

Pain in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant

#10

Which sign is characterized by pain in the right lower quadrant on passive extension of the left thigh?

Obturator sign
Explanation

Indicative of appendicitis or pelvic abscess

#11

What is the main indication of Blumberg's sign?

Peritonitis
Explanation

Peritoneal inflammation or irritation

#12

Which of the following is a manifestation of Sister Mary Joseph nodule?

Umbilical nodule
Explanation

Metastatic malignancy, often from gastrointestinal or gynecological origin

#13

Which of the following is a feature of Ballance's sign?

Flank ecchymosis
Explanation

Indicative of retroperitoneal hemorrhage

#14

What is the primary indication of a positive Aaron sign?

Gastric carcinoma
Explanation

Associated with a palpable mass in the left upper quadrant

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