18 Questions
What is the primary purpose of assessing costovertebral angle tenderness during an abdominal examination?
To detect kidney pathology
What is the anatomical location of the costovertebral angle?
The area where the 12th rib meets the spine
What is a common cause of flank pain unrelated to the kidney?
Musculoskeletal problems
What is the name of the sign that is sometimes referred to when assessing costovertebral angle tenderness?
Goldflam sign
What is the correct sequence of actions when testing for costovertebral angle tenderness?
Apply gentle pressure, then tap with the closed fist
What is a possible medical condition that may present with costovertebral angle tenderness?
Acute pyelonephritis
Which of the following organs is NOT located in the left hypochondriac region?
Gallbladder
What is the name of the region that contains the esophagus, stomach, and pancreas?
Epigastric region
Which abdominal region is associated with flank pain?
Left lumbar region
What is the name of the colon that is located in the right hypochondriac region?
Ascending colon
Which of the following organs is located in the right lumbar region?
Liver
What is the clinical correlation of flank pain?
Urological disorders
What is a common cause of CVA tenderness in patients with sickle cell disease?
Blockage of blood flow to the kidney
Which of the following structures is NOT located in the umbilical region?
The liver
What is the typical treatment for an umbilical hernia?
Surgery
What is a common cause of flank pain in patients with a urinary tract infection?
Kidney stone
What is the term for the bulge of abdominal fat that occurs in an umbilical hernia?
Greater omentum
In patients with retrocecal appendicitis, what type of tenderness is often present?
CVA tenderness
This quiz covers the different categories of flank pain, including non-renal causes, parenchymal problems, and non-parenchymal problems. Learn about the various causes of flank pain and how to diagnose them. Test your knowledge of flank pain and its relationship to the kidney.
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