Flank Pain Causes and Diagnosis
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What is the primary purpose of assessing costovertebral angle tenderness during an abdominal examination?

  • To identify musculoskeletal problems
  • To evaluate neural or dermatologic issues
  • To detect kidney pathology (correct)
  • To rule out acute pyelonephritis

    • What is the anatomical location of the costovertebral angle?

  • The area where the 12th rib meets the spine (correct)
  • The lower border of the 10th rib and the transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae
  • The region between the 11th and 12th ribs
  • The costovertebral joints

    • What is a common cause of flank pain unrelated to the kidney?

  • Acute pyelonephritis
  • Impaired kidney drainage
  • Musculoskeletal problems (correct)
  • Infection of the kidney tissue

    • What is the name of the sign that is sometimes referred to when assessing costovertebral angle tenderness?

    <p>Goldflam sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct sequence of actions when testing for costovertebral angle tenderness?

    <p>Apply gentle pressure, then tap with the closed fist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible medical condition that may present with costovertebral angle tenderness?

    <p>Acute pyelonephritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organs is NOT located in the left hypochondriac region?

    <p>Gallbladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the region that contains the esophagus, stomach, and pancreas?

    <p>Epigastric region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abdominal region is associated with flank pain?

    <p>Left lumbar region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the colon that is located in the right hypochondriac region?

    <p>Ascending colon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organs is located in the right lumbar region?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical correlation of flank pain?

    <p>Urological disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of CVA tenderness in patients with sickle cell disease?

    <p>Blockage of blood flow to the kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is NOT located in the umbilical region?

    <p>The liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical treatment for an umbilical hernia?

    <p>Surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of flank pain in patients with a urinary tract infection?

    <p>Kidney stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the bulge of abdominal fat that occurs in an umbilical hernia?

    <p>Greater omentum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In patients with retrocecal appendicitis, what type of tenderness is often present?

    <p>CVA tenderness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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