Chat GPT quiz 2

Enlargement of the liver.

The span of liver dullness increases when the liver is enlarged because the liver takes up more space in the abdomen causing the dullness to extend further down.

A liver abscess can displace the liver dullness downward because the abscess pushes the liver down.

The kidneys are usually only palpable when they are markedly enlarged because they lie deep within the abdomen.

Dull and pressure-like pain in the lower abdomen is a common symptom of a bladder infection.

Urgency in the urinary tract suggests a urinary tract infection.

Sudden overdistention of the bladder can cause acute urinary retention.

An abdominal mass with expansile pulsations greater than or equal to 3 cm suggests an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) because these are indicators of a large aneurysm.

Flank pain is a typical symptom of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) as the aneurysm presses against nerves and blood vessels.

Suprapubic tenderness is common with an abdominal aortic aneurysm because the aorta lies close to the symphysis pubis.

A distended bladder above the symphysis pubis suggests an enlarged bladder because the bladder fills up and becomes palpable above the pubic bone.

A typical size range for a distended bladder is between 400 and 500 mL because the bladder can hold a significant amount of urine before it becomes uncomfortable.

A palpable liver edge below the ribs suggests hepatomegaly.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can displace liver dullness downward because the lungs are overinflated and push the liver down.

Percussion is moderately accurate in detecting splenomegaly. It can be difficult to differentiate between splenomegaly and other conditions like ascites.

Flank pain suggests nephrolithiasis because kidney stones can irritate the nerves and cause pain in the back.

Suprapubic tenderness is a common symptom of bladder infection, as inflammation of the bladder can cause pain in the lower abdomen.

The kidneys are usually only palpable when they are markedly enlarged due to their location deep in the abdomen.

Urgency in the urinary tract often suggests a urinary tract infection, as the infection can irritate the bladder and cause a strong urge to urinate.

A palpable liver edge below the ribs can suggest liver disease, as an enlarged liver can make it easier to feel.

Sudden overdistention of the bladder can cause acute urinary retention because the bladder becomes so full that urine cannot be expelled, causing a blockage.

Dull and pressure-like pain is a common symptom of bladder infection because it can cause inflammation and irritation, leading to discomfort in the lower abdomen.

A distended bladder above the symphysis pubis suggests an enlarged bladder because the bladder fills with urine, making it noticeable in the lower abdomen.

An abdominal mass with expansile pulsations greater than or equal to 3 cm suggests an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) as it indicates a significant enlargement of the aorta, causing a noticeable bulge.