#1
Which sign indicates rebound tenderness in abdominal examination?
Blumberg's sign
ExplanationIndicative of peritonitis
#2
What does a positive Cullen's sign indicate?
Intra-abdominal bleeding
ExplanationHemorrhagic pancreatitis or ruptured ectopic pregnancy
#3
What is the characteristic feature of Murphy's sign?
Pain on inspiration during palpation of the liver
#4
Which of the following is a manifestation of Grey Turner's sign?
Flank ecchymosis
ExplanationIndicates 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
ExplanationIliopsoas muscle inflammation, often seen in appendicitis
#6
What does shifting dullness suggest in abdominal examination?
Ascites
ExplanationFluid 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
ExplanationPeritoneal inflammation or irritation
#8
What does the Carnett's sign assess?
Abdominal wall tenderness
ExplanationDifferentiates between intra-abdominal and abdominal wall pain
#9
What is Rovsing's sign indicative of?
Appendicitis
ExplanationPain 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
ExplanationIndicative of appendicitis or pelvic abscess
#11
What is the main indication of Blumberg's sign?
Peritonitis
ExplanationPeritoneal inflammation or irritation
#12
Which of the following is a manifestation of Sister Mary Joseph nodule?
Umbilical nodule
ExplanationMetastatic malignancy, often from gastrointestinal or gynecological origin
#13
Which of the following is a feature of Ballance's sign?
Flank ecchymosis
ExplanationIndicative of retroperitoneal hemorrhage
#14
What is the primary indication of a positive Aaron sign?
Gastric carcinoma
ExplanationAssociated with a palpable mass in the left upper quadrant