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What is the location of McBurney point?

  • Left lower quadrant
  • Right lower quadrant
  • 2 in from the anterior superior iliac spine on a line drawn from that process to the umbilicus (correct)
  • Right upper quadrant
  • What does a positive Rovsing sign indicate?

  • Cirrhosis
  • Appendicitis (correct)
  • Pancreatitis
  • Constipation
  • What does a positive psoas sign suggest?

  • Cirrhosis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Appendicitis (correct)
  • Constipation
  • What is the most common cause of nosocomial diarrhea?

    <p>Clostridium difficile infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a positive obturator sign indicate?

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

    How is diarrhea defined?

    <p>Painless loose or watery stools during ≥75% of defecations for the prior 3 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom is indicative of intestinal obstruction?

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

    Which type of constipation has an identified underlying cause?

    <p>Secondary constipation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of pancreatitis?

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

    What defines acute diarrhea?

    <p>Painless loose or watery stools during ≥75% of defecations for the prior 3 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration of acute diarrhea?

    <p>Less than 14 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a suspicious symptom for appendicitis?

    <p>RLQ abdominal pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sign is associated with appendicitis?

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

    What does a positive Rovsing sign indicate?

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

    What does a positive psoas sign suggest?

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

    What does a positive obturator sign indicate?

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

    Study Notes

    Abdominal Examination and Diarrhea

    • McBurney point is located at the junction of the lateral and middle thirds of a line drawn from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus.

    Diarrhea

    • Diarrhea is defined as the passage of three or more loose stools per day.
    • Acute diarrhea is defined as a sudden onset of diarrhea lasting less than 14 days.
    • The typical duration of acute diarrhea is 3-5 days.
    • Common causes of diarrhea include nosocomial diarrhea, which is most commonly caused by Clostridioides difficile infection.

    Appendicitis

    • A suspicious symptom for appendicitis is abdominal pain that starts near the belly button and then moves to the lower right abdomen.
    • McBurney point tenderness is a sign associated with appendicitis.
    • A positive Rovsing sign indicates appendicitis, which occurs when pressure on the left lower quadrant of the abdomen causes pain in the right lower quadrant.
    • A positive psoas sign suggests appendicitis, which occurs when the patient experiences pain in the lower abdomen when the psoas muscle is stretched.
    • A positive obturator sign indicates appendicitis, which occurs when the patient experiences pain in the lower abdomen when the obturator internus muscle is stretched.

    Constipation

    • Secondary constipation is a type of constipation that has an identified underlying cause.

    Intestinal Obstruction

    • Abdominal cramping pain is a symptom indicative of intestinal obstruction.

    Pancreatitis

    • A common symptom of pancreatitis is abdominal pain that radiates to the back.

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    Test your knowledge of gastrointestinal conditions with this multiple-choice quiz. From identifying symptoms to understanding definitions, this quiz will challenge your understanding of conditions like pancreatitis and diarrhea. See how well you know these conditions by selecting the correct answers.

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