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Abdominal Examination Techniques and Interpretation Quiz

#1

Which technique is used to assess abdominal tenderness by gently pressing on the abdomen and observing the patient's reaction?

Palpation
Explanation

Assessment of tenderness by gentle pressure and observation.

#2

Which organ is typically not palpable during a normal abdominal examination?

Spleen
Explanation

The spleen is typically not felt during an abdominal examination.

#3

What is the recommended position for the patient during an abdominal examination?

Supine position
Explanation

Patient position recommended for abdominal examination.

#4

Which of the following is not typically included in the abdominal examination sequence?

Inspection
Explanation

Not typically included in abdominal examination sequence.

#5

Which abdominal examination technique involves listening for bowel sounds using a stethoscope?

Auscultation
Explanation

Listening for bowel sounds.

#6

Which term describes a condition where the abdomen is abnormally distended and tense?

Ascites
Explanation

Description of distended and tense abdomen.

#7

Which abdominal examination technique involves visually inspecting the abdomen for any abnormalities or distension?

Inspection
Explanation

Visual examination of the abdomen.

#8

Which percussion sound is expected to be heard over a gas-filled stomach?

Tympany
Explanation

Expected sound over a gas-filled stomach.

#9

Which of the following is a clinical sign indicating peritonitis?

Murphy's sign
Explanation

Clinical sign indicating peritonitis.

#10

Which maneuver is used to assess for appendicitis by applying pressure to the left lower quadrant and observing for pain in the right lower quadrant?

Rovsing's sign
Explanation

Maneuver to assess appendicitis.

#11

Which percussion sound is expected to be heard over a solid organ such as the liver?

Dullness
Explanation

Expected sound over a solid organ.

#12

Which maneuver is used to assess for irritation of the iliopsoas muscle, indicative of appendicitis?

Psoas sign
Explanation

Maneuver to assess iliopsoas muscle irritation.

#13

Which percussion sound is expected to be heard over a fluid-filled structure such as the bladder?

Dullness
Explanation

Expected sound over a fluid-filled structure.

#14

Which maneuver involves passive dorsiflexion of the right hip to elicit pain in the right lower quadrant, suggestive of appendicitis?

Psoas sign
Explanation

Maneuver to elicit pain suggestive of appendicitis.

#15

Which condition is associated with a positive Murphy's sign?

Cholecystitis
Explanation

Cholecystitis is associated with a positive Murphy's sign.

#16

Which clinical sign is associated with inflammation of the peritoneum and is characterized by pain upon sudden release of pressure applied to the abdomen?

Rebound tenderness
Explanation

Sign of peritoneal inflammation.

#17

Which clinical sign is elicited by deep palpation in the right lower quadrant and indicates inflammation of the appendix?

McBurney's sign
Explanation

Sign indicating appendix inflammation.

#18

Which clinical sign is elicited by applying pressure to the left lower quadrant and observing for pain in the right lower quadrant, indicative of appendicitis?

Rovsing's sign
Explanation

Sign indicative of appendicitis.

#19

Which clinical sign is characterized by pain in the right upper quadrant upon palpation during deep inspiration, suggestive of cholecystitis?

Murphy's sign
Explanation

Sign suggestive of cholecystitis.

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