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What is the purpose of pressing the ball of your hand on the chest as described in the text?
What is the purpose of pressing the ball of your hand on the chest as described in the text?
- To assess pulse grading
- To confirm the presence of palpitations
- To check for murmurs (correct)
- To determine the onset of cholecystitis
What is the significance of a positive Murphy's Sign?
What is the significance of a positive Murphy's Sign?
- Confirms diverticulitis
- Highly suggests acute cholecystitis (correct)
- Points towards appendicitis
- Indicates acute pancreatitis
Which technique involves pressing the left lower quadrant and checking for pain radiating to the right lower quadrant?
Which technique involves pressing the left lower quadrant and checking for pain radiating to the right lower quadrant?
- Rovsing test (correct)
- Cholecystitis assessment
- Obturator test
- Psoas Sign
What is the characteristic presentation of palpitations according to the text?
What is the characteristic presentation of palpitations according to the text?
In abdominal assessment, what does the 'hooking technique' primarily aid in?
In abdominal assessment, what does the 'hooking technique' primarily aid in?
What does a positive Brudzinski sign indicate according to the text?
What does a positive Brudzinski sign indicate according to the text?
What is the most common type of murmur associated with aortic stenosis?
What is the most common type of murmur associated with aortic stenosis?
How is the JVP best assessed?
How is the JVP best assessed?
How is the JVP measurement calculated?
How is the JVP measurement calculated?
What is the purpose of extending a long rectangular object horizontally during JVP assessment?
What is the purpose of extending a long rectangular object horizontally during JVP assessment?
Which stethoscope component is generally better for detecting arterial bruits?
Which stethoscope component is generally better for detecting arterial bruits?
What should a patient do during bruit assessment to enhance sound detection?
What should a patient do during bruit assessment to enhance sound detection?
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